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Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Wakefield area
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Are you a commercially minded finance professional ready to influence strategic decisions and drive real business performance?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking and well-established food manufacturing business based near Wakefield. Working as a key part of the senior finance team, you’ll partner closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, improve financial processes, and support sustainable growth.
What you’ll be doing:
- Collaborating with commercial teams to develop robust cost and pricing models.
- Providing detailed analysis of business performance to support strategic decision-making.
- Driving improved visibility of product profitability and commercial performance.
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting cycles across commercial functions.
- Managing financial risk around open book contracts, commodities, and FX exposure.
- Evaluating business cases for new projects and capital expenditure.
- Supporting commercial tenders, new product development, and executive planning.
What we’re looking for:
- A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with experience in commercial finance, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
- Someone comfortable with complex cost modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- A proactive business partner who can confidently challenge assumptions and support value-adding initiatives.
- Strong systems experience and excellent Excel skills.
- A natural communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary: £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.
- Excellent benefits including a generous employer pension contribution.
- A collaborative culture with strong leadership and a focus on long-term success.
- The chance to join a business at a time of commercial growth and evolution, where your impact will be both visible and valued.
