Senior Commercial Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing business in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to drive financial strategy and business growth. Join the team to collaborate on P&L management, establish budgets, and provide financial insights that enhance agency profitability. They are looking for an experienced professional to lead financial operations and support business initiatives during an exciting growth phase.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance business partner managing P&L.
• Develop full-year P&L budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Compile and present monthly management information.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Tools

PowerBI

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Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Wakefield

Client: Talentedge

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 exciting growth phase. This is an incredible time to join this business 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 to escalate financial concerns, such as overdue debt and unbilled media.
• Support the creation of PowerBI dashboards for forecasts and budgets.
• 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 monthly management information, 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 with contract management, including reviewing contracts, analysing timesheets, and preparing fee proposals.
• Oversee onboarding for new clients, including credit insurance and system setup.
• Provide guidance and leadership to two direct reports.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.