Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Chase & Holland; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading finance company in Grimsby seeks a driven Senior Commercial Finance Manager to provide strategic insights and support decision-making across the business. You will engage with senior stakeholders to drive profitability and enhance decision-making capabilities, while leading initiatives for long-term growth. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with extensive commercial finance experience and excellent analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary alongside a car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

8% Pension

10% bonus

Life & Health Insurance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in providing actionable insights for business performance.
• Ability to engage with a wider audience in a business context.
• Capability to conduct scenario analyses and deliver recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable analysis and insights to guide the Commercial team.
• Manage the impact of inflation through proactive solutions.
• Evaluate new product ranges and deliver pre- and post-analysis.
• Support product costing with strategic 'what-if' analyses.
• Collaborate with NPD to assess cost implications.

Skills

Strong commercial finance experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent Excel skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA)

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager – Grimsby – up to £75,000 + Car allowance Chase & Holland are delighted to be working with this market leading, fast growing international group of companies who are offering a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, results driven Senior Commercial Finance Manager. You will report into the Business Performance Director and play a pivotal role in a company who is values driven, has sustainability at its core and passionate for its vision of long term strategic growth. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive profitability, enhance decision-making capabilities and support the strategic growth. You will have an ambition for the long term development and success of yourself and the company. In return :

• Exceptional career opportunities
• £5,000 car allowance
• 8% Pension
• 10% bonus
• Life & Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable analysis and insights to guide the Commercial team on tenders, promotions, and business planning
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional performance and decision-making support
• Manage the impact of inflation by driving proactive solutions through the sales team
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve margins through strategic pricing and product development
• Evaluate new product ranges and promotional plans, delivering pre- and post-analysis
• Analyse raw material alternatives, advising on cost impacts and recommendations
• Oversee customer margins, providing critical analysis and challenge
• Support product costing with “what-if” analysis and advise on optimal business actions
• Collaborate with NPD to assess cost implications of new products or product changes
• Conduct scenario analyses and provide strategic recommendations
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects by evaluating costing impacts and feasibility
• Act as “bridge” between commercial and other functions to ensure best business outcome and alignment of plans and actions

Ideal Candidate

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA)
• Strong commercial finance experience
• Driven individual who is to make impact and grow with the business
• Ability to engage your wider audience and be the personal trainer for the business
• High level of IT literacy – with excellent excel skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and within the team structure
• Able to challenge in a constructive manner

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting ‘Senior Commercial Finance Manager’ opportunity, please click ‘apply now’. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR and professional services recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.