Commercial Finance Manager

11 Days Old

Reporting to the
Finance Director , this role will work closely with the board and senior leadership team across sales, marketing, and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in: Interpreting market trends and translating them into commercial strategy Delivering insight that influences decision-making at a senior level Leading and developing a small team Driving key projects that materially impact business performance The business is also
acquisitively minded , and this role will have exposure to future acquisition activity, including commercial evaluation and potential integration support. What You'll Be Doing This is a broad, commercially focused role with real influence, including: Acting as a
Finance Business Partner
to senior operational and commercial stakeholders, both internally and externally Providing clear, concise and actionable financial insight to support
pricing, contract negotiations and strategic decisions Challenging assumptions and interpreting
market and commercial trends
to support future growth Delivering high-quality analysis and recommendations that drive action, not just discussion Leading, mentoring and developing a
small, capable finance team Playing an active role in
strategic projects , transformation initiatives and change delivery Supporting the business as it prepares for, and executes, its next phase of growth About You This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the action. You are likely to bring: Qualified accountant status
(ACMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) 3-4+ years post-qualification experience A strong background in
commercial finance or finance business partnering Proven experience supporting
contract negotiations, pricing or margin decisions The confidence to challenge, influence and engage senior stakeholders Experience managing or developing a small team A track record of delivering insight that leads to tangible outcomes Experience within a growing SME or a change-led environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to acquisition or integration activity, athough attitude and commercial capability are more important than a perfect CV. Why This Role? A
high-visibility role
with genuine influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making The opportunity to shape commercial outcomes during a period of change and growth A business that values challenge, insight and delivery - not hierarchy A role that offers
breadth, stretch and progression , not just responsibility Interested? Shortlisting will commence over the
next two weeks . For a
confidential, consultative discussion
about the role and the business, please contact the team at
Gifford and Partners .
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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance