Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consumer brand based in London is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager. The role involves providing strategic financial analysis, managing budgeting and forecasting, and collaborating with non-finance teams. Ideal candidates have a qualified level in finance with relevant experience in FMCG, retail, or ecommerce. This position offers a dynamic and supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or financial planning.
• Proven track record in FMCG, retail, ecommerce, or multi-site businesses.
• Ambitious finance talent with several years of post-qualified experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide insightful analysis for decision making.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Conduct month-end P & L and balance sheet reviews.
• Business partner with various key areas.
• Support with ad hoc commercial project work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Business partnering

Education

Qualified level in finance

Job description

We are currently partnering with a hugely successful international consumer brand to recruit a Senior Commercial Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-respected brand based at their modern offices in London (3 days required in the office).

Reporting directly into an experienced and passionate senior Head of Commercial Finance, you will have the opportunity to take on a broad and varied strategic finance position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of insightful analysis to support and challenge commercial and operational decision making.
• Budgeting, forecasting, planning, and associated analysis.
• Month-end P & L and balance sheet review.
• Business partnering with key areas of non-finance, including sales, marketing, merchandising, international, wholesale, and digital.
• Support with ad hoc commercial project work on an ongoing basis.

You will also manage one direct report, with the opportunity for this to increase as the business continues to invest.

Requirements

We are seeking bright, ambitious finance talent - the role is suited to those operating at a qualified level (or overseas equivalent) with a number of years of relevant post-qualified experience gained within commercial finance / financial planning.

Applicants must possess a proven track record of success from across FMCG, retail, ecommerce, and / or multi-site businesses.

The business offers a fast-paced, forward-thinking, upbeat environment. You will work as part of a high-calibre team, within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.