Commercial Finance Manager

About the Business

An exciting opportunity to join a global professional services business, recognised as a leader in its field, as a Commercial Finance Manager based in Solihull with a salary of £50,000 – £60,000. This role sits within the Finance team and offers genuine commercial exposure, giving you the chance to influence decision-making and business performance at a senior level. Reporting into the Commercial Finance Director, you will manage a portfolio of key clients and disciplines, providing insight that directly supports profitability.

Main Duties

As a Commercial Finance Manager, your main duties include

Owning a portfolio of client accounts, producing and reviewing weekly and monthly management information covering revenue, recoverability, margin and utilisation, while tracking performance against target and flagging variances

Business partnering with departmental leads and client management, using clear, data-driven insight to influence commercial decisions and constructively challenge stakeholders where required

Supporting client and departmental leads in building realistic, robust revenue forecasts, giving early visibility of potential variances to both client teams and senior finance

Applying and overseeing relevant accounting and group policies, particularly around WIP and revenue recognition, and ensuring billing processes remain accurate and timely

Getting involved in client pitch work, supporting the commercial and contractual elements alongside senior finance and legal colleagues, and helping assess the viability of new business opportunities

Working with senior finance management and data teams to continuously improve management reporting so that it reflects the evolving structure and needs of the business

Managing and developing a small team, coaching and supporting them to build capability and drive strong performance

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, based from a modern office in Solihull. You will be joining a well-established, global business that is genuinely leading in its profession, with a strong finance function and a collaborative, high-performing culture.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified is preferred, though QBE candidates will be considered for the right experience

A strong background in a commercial finance role, such as business partnering or FP&A

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of data into actionable insight

A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

Why Join the business

Join a global, professional services business that is a genuine leader in its field

Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

A commercial, business-partnering focused role with real influence over performance

The opportunity to manage and develop your own small team

Excellent benefits package