Senior Commercial Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing business based in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to support their growth phase. The role involves working closely with various stakeholders to manage P&L, develop budgets, and provide financial insights to ensure profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance business partner collaborating with the Assistant FD.
• Develop full-year P&L budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis and assist with contract management.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

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Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Plymouth

Client:

Talentedge

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a MARKETING business based near ST PAULS STATION, is seeking an accomplished SNR COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER to join them during their next growth phase. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values its staff.

THE ROLE

• Serve as a finance business partner collaborating with the Assistant FD and agency while managing the business unit P&L, ensuring alignment.
• Partner with agency leadership to develop full-year P&L budgets, revenue forecasts, and monthly updates.
• Work with the UK&I Reporting Team to provide variance analysis.
• Liaise with the Financial Control Team on financial concerns like overdue debt and unbilled media.
• Support the creation of PowerBI dashboards to clarify forecasts and budgets for leadership.
• Assess revenue growth risks and collaborate on cost control measures.
• Co-lead monthly revenue review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Partner with the Management Accountant to ensure accurate staff allocations.
• Compile and present a monthly management information pack, including P&L performance, debtors, WIP, and unbilled media summaries.
• Conduct client profitability analyses and update senior agency teams.
• Work with business leads to maintain or improve profitability.
• Assist in contract management, including reviewing contracts, analysing timesheets, and preparing fee proposals.
• Oversee onboarding of new clients, including credit insurance setup.
• Provide guidance and leadership to two direct reports.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.