Hays Senior Finance are working with a rapidly growing wholesale business in the Chester area to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager. As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role within our Finance Team, partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to shape decisions and drive growth throughout the business. This is a high impact role in a fast-paced environment, that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical capability and the ability to both interpret and present complex business data with commercial insight. The role combines planning and forecasting with in-depth analysis and is ideal for someone who wants to add immediate value and have a real impact on commercial decisions.
Budgeting and Forecasting
• Lead on planning, budgeting and forecasting, designing and maintaining robust financial models
• Provide clear commercial insight and reporting to the senior leadership team
• Own pricing strategy and margin management working alongside the FD
• Ensure strong alignment between budgeted commercial commitments and operational capability
• Production and distribution of weekly revenue and EBITDA forecasts
Month End Reporting
• Produce month end variance analysis, including a detailed budget variance review – highlighting risks and opportunities
• Revenue reconciliation between financial systems
• Produce quarterly board pack for SLT and Group distribution
• Deliver in-depth sales and margin analysis
• Prepare and distribute Customer Business Analysis reports
• Maintain monthly KPI reporting
• Play a key role in implementation of the new financial system regarding the specification of reports
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to inform commercial decision making
Business Partnering
• Collaborate with sales, finance and operational teams to challenge performance and improve profitability
• Lead on quarterly business reviews with budget holders
• Work closely with the Head of Sales to model scenarios for new business opportunities to ensure optimal profitability
Skills & Experience
• Qualified Accountant
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Understanding of pricing, margin management and commercial performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; confident using IT systems
• Exposure to BC / Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI desirable
We are keen to speak to qualified accountants with relevant commercial experience in a product related sector and a right to work in the UK.
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