Strategic Finance Manager

Checkatrade; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkatrade is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves leading capital allocation strategies, conducting financial analyses, and partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have Big 4 experience and strong analytical skills, contributing to the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Discounts from a wide range of retailers

Healthcare cash plan

Scheme for buying bikes or tech gadgets

Qualifications

• Experience in a strategic/commercial finance role in a high-growth business.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and present to C-level.
• Proactive, self-directed, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital allocation strategy and ROI modelling.
• Conduct financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Support executive leaders in financial decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Big 4 experience or equivalent

Job description

Are you a commercially sharp, data-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? We’re looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a critical role, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape the future of Checkatrade as we continue to scale. If you’re looking to make a measurable impact and help shape the strategic agenda at Checkatrade, apply now—we’d love to discuss what’s ahead.

Location: King's Cross, London. Hybrid working applies (3 days in the office, 2 days at home). Please note that this role will require you to travel to our Portsmouth office occasionally.

Where do you fit in?

• Capital Allocation Strategy: Lead the development of robust capital allocation plans to maximise ROI and align with long-term strategic goals.

• Financial Analysis & Appraisal: Conduct ROI modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario planning across key initiatives and M&A.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with FP&A and Financial Control to capture investment initiatives in budget cycles.

• Performance Monitoring: Track investment outcomes and recommend strategic pivots based on data-driven insights.

• Business Partnering: Support and challenge executive leaders to drive optimal financial decision-making.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify financial risks and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards.

What do you need to succeed?

• Big 4 experience (TS, CF, M&A), or strategy consulting, or experience in a strategic/commercial finance role in a high-growth business

• You’re commercially astute, curious, and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

• You thrive in dynamic environments and have a natural ability to influence stakeholders through sharp insights and strong relationship-building.

• Strategic thinker with sharp analytical skills and strong business judgment

• High attention to detail and confident juggling multiple priorities

• Clear communicator—equally comfortable summarising complex analysis or presenting to C-level stakeholders

• Proactive and self-directed with a collaborative spirit

• Comfortable working across both high-level strategy and hands-on detail

What's in it for you?

• An exciting opportunity to join a household brand that is investing heavily in its future.

• A role with significant strategic impact and alignment with our mission.

• Excellent salary and benefits package which includes discounts from a wide range of retailers, a healthcare cash plan, and a scheme to help you buy the latest bikes or tech gadgets (plus much more!)

• With an impressive leadership team on board, committed investors and a roadmap for success, this will be a career-building opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About us

We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.

We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.