Commercial Finance Manager

Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager on behalf of a growing business in Leeds. As the company continues to expand, they are looking to add a new head into their commercial finance function to strengthen decision support and help drive business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with a strong commercial mindset who can work closely with stakeholders, interpret complex data, and translate financial insight into clear, actionable recommendations.

A background in M&A would be highly advantageous, though the client is also keen to consider candidates from a Finance Business Partner or Finance Analyst background who have developed strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Key responsibilities will include

Delivering commercial finance insight to support strategic decision-making

Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities

Interpreting complex information and communicating findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Supporting senior leaders with performance analysis and business planning

Partnering with key departments across the business to drive profitability and performance

Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning

Supporting strategic projects, with potential exposure to M&A activity

The ideal candidate will have

A recognised accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Strong commercial finance experience, ideally within a Finance Business Partner, Finance Analyst or similar role

The ability to work with large volumes of data and turn analysis into meaningful business insight

Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

A proactive, commercially focused approach

Previous M&A exposure would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on offer

Salary of circa £65,000

Hybrid working options

Significant career progression opportunities

The chance to join a business in an exciting growth phase

A broad and visible role with real commercial influence

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