Commercial Finance Manager / Senior Finance Business Partner
- Annual Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum plus £6k car allowance
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent with monthly travel to Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
I am currently recruiting for an organisation that is part of one of the largest Sales and Marketing agencies globally, that is is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our dynamic European finance team. This role offers a unique blend of strategic financial planning and commercial guidance, ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes to support strategic business decisions.
- Build robust financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, pricing strategies, and investment decisions.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to enhance business performance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, offering financial insights that influence strategic and operational decisions.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to assess customer profitability, pricing models, and margin improvement initiatives.
- Manage financial reporting and planning relationships with the US Head Office and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support external audits, ensure compliance with corporate tax planning, and contribute to ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives.
- Lead the design and implementation of streamlined management reporting and continue the automation of monthly reporting processes.
- Act as a true Business Partner throughout the organisation
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes.
- Experience with US-based parent companies and international finance teams.
- Track record of successful system implementations and process improvements.
Desirable Experience:
- Familiarity with ESG reporting and sustainability metrics.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI equivalents).
- Exposure to SAGE Intacct, Nectari, Business Central, Nav, or similar enterprise systems.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a leading global agency with a progressive approach.
- Hybrid working pattern
- Overnight stays expensed
- Exposure to high-level strategic financial planning and commercial operations.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.
This is a really exciting role for the right candidate who really wants to role up their sleeves and work WITH an organisation to continue their growing trend.
They are looking to get interviews arranged ASAP so if you are interested, please apply NOW!!!