Commercial Finance Manager

Daniels Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,397 - 164,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager in Chicago, IL to lead a team focused on financial performance. This hybrid role requires strategic leadership and analytical insights to drive growth and operational excellence in a scaling business. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, P&L analysis, and financial advising to operational leaders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial finance, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $114,397 - $164,379 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or finance business partnering in a complex environment.
• Strong skills in financial modelling and P&L management.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and planning cycle, setting performance-driven financial targets.
• Prepare financial reports with variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Develop financial models and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and scorecards.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial modelling

P&L management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

MBA or professional accounting designation

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager – Hybrid

About Daniels Health

Daniels Health is a mission‑driven healthcare services company, providing safe, sustainable and compliant solutions for medical waste management and sharps disposal. We partner with hospitals and healthcare providers to improve safety, reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency across their facilities. As we continue to scale across the US, we’re investing in experienced commercial finance leaders who can help us build a more data‑driven, performance‑focused and growth‑oriented operation.

The opportunity

We’re seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to lead a small team who own financial performance across a key operational environment, partnering directly with leadership to drive profitable growth and operational excellence in a scaling business. In this hybrid role, you’ll split your time between the office and working from home, providing strategic financial leadership and analytical insight across operations.

You’ll own planning, reporting and analysis, ensuring performance is aligned with broader financial objectives, commercial strategy and compliance standards. As Daniels Health grows its footprint and service offering nationally, you’ll play a central role in building the financial frameworks, disciplines and insights that support sustainable scaling.

What you’ll do

• Lead the budgeting and planning cycle for operations, setting realistic, performance‑driven financial targets that support growth.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including variance analysis and clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Own detailed P&L analysis, highlighting drivers of performance, risks and opportunities for improvement in a scaling environment.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and scenario plans to support strategic decisions, investments and expansion initiatives.
• Act as a primary financial advisor to leadership, providing insight and challenge on commercial and operational strategies.
• Partner with operational leaders (e.g. plant, transport, customer service) to translate operational metrics into financial insight and improve outcomes.
• Design and maintain KPIs, dashboards and scorecards that clearly show operational performance and progress against growth objectives.
• Drive cost‑reduction and efficiency initiatives across overheads, labor and administrative processes without compromising safety or service.
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensure compliance with policies and regulations and support audit processes.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, supporting inventory, replenishment and route or service efficiency.
• Analyze customer and segment profitability, pricing and margins, and provide financial input into contract negotiations and commercial decisions.
• Visit national site locations to provide on‑site financial support, review performance and share best practice across operations.

About you

You’re comfortable working at both strategic and detail level and enjoy influencing senior stakeholders in a growth context.

You’ll bring:

• Solid experience in commercial finance, FP&A or finance business partnering, ideally in a complex, operational or multi‑site environment.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and P&L management.
• A track record of turning data into clear insights that drive action, performance and growth.
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and hold leaders accountable for financial outcomes.
• Good understanding of financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Clear, engaging communication skills and the ability to explain finance to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CA) preferred.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working model (blend of office and WFH).
• Travel to national site locations to build relationships and influence performance across operations.
• High visibility with leadership and direct influence on commercial and operational performance as Daniels Health continues to scale.
• A role where your insights and leadership will shape financial strategy and outcomes in a mission‑driven healthcare services business.

Ready to help scale Daniels Health? Apply now.

$114,397 - $164,379 a year

The pay range for this position is $114,397 to $164,379 salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well‑being, work‑life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.