Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Notonthehighstreet.com; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to oversee Gross Margin performance, develop financial models, and provide insights. The role requires collaboration with Marketing and Commercial teams, ensuring effective financial execution. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in financial modeling. The company promotes a remote-first culture with various benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with industry experience, preferably in marketplace/ecommerce.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of Gross Margin and develop financial models.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to trading teams.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

BI Tools (GA4, Looker, Tableau, Power BI)

SQL

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Department: Finance, Legal and Insights

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United Kingdom

Compensation: £64,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

The Role
The Senior Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial aspects of Gross Margin, developing financial models for new initiatives, and providing key financial insights. You will partner closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to support strategic planning and analysis.

Accountabilities

• Own the financial performance of Gross Margin, collaborating with VPs of Marketing and Commercial to develop and model trade strategies and partner event scenarios.
• Develop financial scenarios, assess and model new business initiatives, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and contribute to the 3-year strategic financial plans.
• Provide insightful financial reporting and analysis to trading teams, performance marketing, and broader commercial stakeholders.
• Communicate complex financial narratives effectively, presenting both high-level insights and detailed analysis as needed.
• Work with finance leadership to translate strategic plans into financial execution, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities.
• Oversee the creation of performance reports in collaboration with Data, Insights, and Analytics teams, clearly articulating business trends and challenges.
• Support the Junior Financial Controller with monthly financial processes related to performance and marketing expenditure.
• Serve as a key finance partner for Marketing and Commercial teams, providing support in planning, forecasting, analysis, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with Data and Product teams on site improvements, including funnel optimization and MTA/MMM modeling.

Skills and Experience

Technical skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant industry experience, preferably in marketplace/ecommerce.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, especially in financial modeling.
• Experience with BI tools (GA4, Looker, Tableau, Power BI).
• Proficiency in 3-way financial modeling (BS, Cash Flow, P&L) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with SQL.

Human skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and interest.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated, and curious.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Don’t meet every requirement? Your strengths, passion, and fresh perspective could be just what we need—so we encourage you to apply!

What we offer

Our perks

We prioritize your well-being with benefits like private medical insurance, a health cash plan, electric vehicle scheme, mental health support, cycle to work scheme, and discounts. For details, see here.

We support diverse needs with policies like medical leave, menstrual leave, and primary carer leave.

Full-time employees get 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to work remotely for two months annually—perfect for a beach holiday!

How we work

We embrace a remote-first culture, promoting flexibility and collaboration through regular team gatherings, hackathons, and company-wide events, including quarterly meetups and special guest visits.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued, regardless of background or identity. We encourage applicants to complete an optional demographic survey and to inform us of any adjustments needed for the interview process.

Join Team NOTHS!

Our recruitment process is fully remote. We look forward to learning about you, your experience, and your motivation to join us. Good luck!