Senior Commercial Finance Manager

EG Group; Horwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home

Generous annual leave

Car scheme available

Job summary

Cumberland Farms is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to partner with senior leadership and business unit owners across our European markets. You will provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve overall profitability.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive EBITDA improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance margins and revenue while influencing business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Strong analytical capability and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Power Query experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to analyse performance and identify profitability improvements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate financial planning.
• Act as the main contact for commercial performance analysis and trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, margins and cost efficiencies to boost EBITDA.
• Provide financial modelling, analysis and insight for strategic decisions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial reporting and operational performance.
• Deliver data-driven insights through financial reporting for strategic projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

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Role: Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Fixed Term - 6 months
Salary: Up to £68,000
Company: EG Group

About the Role:

Cumberland Farms are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to partner with senior leadership and business unit owners to drive commercial performance across our European markets. In this role, you will provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve overall profitability.

You will play a key role in analysing business performance, identifying opportunities to improve margins and revenue, and supporting initiatives that strengthen overall EBITDA. Working in a fast-paced commercial environment, you will combine strong analytical capability with effective stakeholder engagement to influence business outcomes and support the delivery of financial objectives.

This role would suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business, translating data into meaningful insight, and helping drive continuous commercial improvement.

Why Join Cumberland Farms?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with senior stakeholders and business unit leaders to analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
• Acting as a key point of contact for commercial performance analysis, providing insight into financial results and trends.
• Identifying opportunities to improve sales, margins, and cost efficiencies to drive overall EBITDA performance.
• Supporting senior leadership with financial modelling, analysis, and insight to inform business decisions.
• Identifying process improvements and working cross-functionally to enhance financial reporting and operational performance.
• Delivering data-driven insights through financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualified experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insight.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience working with large datasets; Power BI or Power Query experience would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and influence commercial decision-making.
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on improving profitability and driving business performance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a strong attention to detail.

Who is Cumberland Farms?

Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams.
As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.
Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve. Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.