Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Vitae Financial Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consumer-led organisation in the UK seeks a Senior Commercial Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal position requires a qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience and strong commercial acumen, particularly in retail or FMCG. You will oversee important budgeting and forecasting processes while developing senior finance talent. This high-visibility role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment, typically requiring 3 days onsite.

Benefits

Salary range of 90,000 - 100,000

Benefits

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid post-qualification experience.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or data-intensive environments.
• Ability to manage large investment budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance partner to customer-facing and marketing functions.
• Own marketing spend including budgeting and forecasting.
• Deliver performance reporting to support commercial decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance talent.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial modeling

Excel

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Up to 100K

An established, fast-growing consumer-led organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Manager to support a critical phase of commercial expansion. This role sits at the heart of customer and marketing decision-making, combining strategic insight with hands‑on financial leadership.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping shape investment decisions through robust analysis, clear storytelling, and forward-looking forecasts. Managing and developing a small team, you'll also contribute to broader initiatives designed to improve performance, governance, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as the lead finance partner to customer‑facing and marketing functions
• Provide clarity on returns from customer investment and growth initiatives
• Take full ownership of marketing spend, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
• Deliver insight‑led performance reporting to support commercial decisions
• Translate complex financial outcomes into clear, actionable messages for non‑finance stakeholders
• Own forecasting and strategic input across delivery income and subscription‑style revenue streams
• Support monthly reviews and planning cycles alongside FP&A and data analytics teams
• Lead, coach, and develop senior finance talent and early‑career professionals
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement activity

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid post‑qualification experience
• Background in retail, FMCG, e‑commerce, or similarly data‑intensive environments
• Demonstrable experience managing large investment budgets
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Collaborative leader with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset

What's on Offer

• Salary range of 90,000 - 100,000 + Benefits
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with potential for extension
• Hybrid working model (typically 3 days onsite)
• High visibility role during a pivotal growth period
• Opportunity to influence customer strategy through close partnership with insight and analytics teams