Commercial Finance Manager

7 days ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Unitas Talent Full time

A leading Consumer organisation are currently recruiting for a high performing Commercial Finance Manager, who will be able to support and aid the decision-making process alongside the Commercial Directors.


The organisation has a superb track record of career development, and it is not uncommon to change roles/progress 3+ times in a 5 year tenure.


Responsibilities for the successful Commercial Finance Manager:


  • Ensure weekly/monthly performance is understood from a trading and margin perspective through accurate and insightful reporting
  • Review and assess key business commercial initiatives
  • Assist in the preparation of trading reporting and delivery of key insight
  • Support the buying team with Joint Business Plans and Category reviews
  • Ensure that performance vs. forecast is embedded into the trading cycle (weekly/monthly performance reviews)
  • Be the trusted business partner for the seasonal team, defining the financial KPIs of success, and owning end-to-end financial evaluation of a season’s product buy.
  • Work alongside the Pricing and promotions team and manage all central-driven initiatives including evaluations and post-investment reviews
  • Lead the central budgeting process on behalf of the commercial team. Work closely with the supporting teams in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts
  • Participate in cross-functional project groups
  • Lead the forecasting process centrally, making improvements and enabling key trade drivers to be understood


Qualifications, skills and experience:


  • Able to demonstrate delivery of data insight with a commercial focus
  • ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Highly numerate and analytical
  • A keen eye for detail that is deadline-focused and goal-oriented
  • Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders


In summary, if you’re looking for a challenging commercial finance role, that is highly focused around business partnering with minimal month end exposure then please apply.



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