Commercial Finance Manager

We are partnered with a large, well-established Midlands organisation seeking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Manager to join their Commercial Finance team in North Birmingham (hybrid working).

This is a highly visible business partnering role supporting senior operational leaders across a sizeable retail estate. You'll play a key role in driving commercial performance through insightful analysis, strategic decision making and financial planning while helping shape the future direction of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational stakeholders to improve trading performance, profitability and commercial decision-making.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reporting process across the retail division.

• Analyse store performance, identifying opportunities to improve sales, margins and operational efficiency.

• Develop business cases and financial appraisals to support capital investment and strategic initiatives.

Key requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

• Previous experience in Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Advanced Excel skills with experience interpreting and presenting financial data.

In return, you will

• Join a large, financially stable organisation with an exciting long-term growth strategy.

• Take on a genuine business partnering role with significant exposure to senior leadership.

• Influence commercial decisions that directly impact business performance.

• Benefit from hybrid working and strong career development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to move into a highly visible role where they can genuinely influence business performance while enjoying excellent work-life balance.