Commercial Finance Manager - North Bradford

Are you a commercially sharp finance professional who wants their work to actually matter?

I am delighted to exclusively bring to market a brand new Commercial Finance Manager opportunity working for a proudly independent Yorkshire FMCG/manufacuring SME!

This is a business that has built its reputation on doing things the right way, and they bring that same philosophy to their people..

This is a genuinely high-impact role being the “face of finance” in a standalone, newly created and purely commercial role, working alongside the Financial Controller and reporting directly into the CFO.

You won't be a number-cruncher in the background, you'll be a trusted commercial FP&A business partner, sitting at the heart of strategic decision-making.

Think pricing, margin analysis, financial modelling, budgeting, and presenting insight that shapes the future direction of the business.

With further growth plans, new revenue streams, and a focus on improving data and developing new processes/systems, this is a CV defining opportunity for the right person!

Reporting directly to the CFO the duties of this role will include

Engaging closely with commercial, sales and account management teams to support bids, tenders, pricing decisions, contract negotiations and promotional activity.

Lead the commercial elements of the annual budget and regular forecasting cycles, covering revenue by channel margin, cost to serve and key trading KPIs.

Build and maintain robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision making

Development and ownership of medium-term strategic model.

Oversee the production and development of commercial dashboards and management information for senior leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable insight.

Present monthly commercial performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities and proposed next steps.

Ensure strong financial controls surrounding commercial processes

Finance lead on commercial projects including major contract negotiations, new business proposals, organic, and inorganic growth.

The ideal candidate will

Be fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA - Essential

Have extensive experience in commercial finance, with a focus on decision support, pricing and profitability analysis - Essential

Have strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance reporting and advanced skills in Excel and financial/BI systems - Essential

Have experience in a FMCG/Manufacturing - Highly desirable

Have familiarity with contract-based or recurring revenue models - Desirable

Have exposure to acquisitions, integrations or transformation projects - Desirable

What's on offer?

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Profit share bonus scheme

Private healthcare (family option) and life cover

Annual Occupational Health assessments

Life insurance

Company sick pay

Family-friendly pay policies

WeCare: 24/7 GP, mental health support, fitness programmes and nutrition guidance

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