Job Description

The role of Commercial Finance Manager will have 3 direct reports to manage day to day (1 qualified and 2 part qualified), as well as 2 additional indirect reports. The key purpose of this role will be to formulate, control and critique the financial performance of the firm and identify commercial areas of opportunity and growth, as well as drive continuous improvements for the department. You will also be required to maintain communications and business partner with stakeholders across the wider business and other sites.

Duties will include:

-Manage a team of 3 direct reports and a further 2 indirect reports
-Management accounts preparation and analysis
-Oversee/Review/Question full management accounts process
-Analyse both the P&L and Balance Sheet
-Budgeting and Forecasting
-FP&A and Strategic Business Planning
-Production of board reports
-Attend Senior Management Meetings
- Management of cost model
- Challenge budget holders on overhead spend
- Oversee weekly and monthly management reporting
- Provide support/ analysis on various commercial scenario's
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Complete PDRs, 121s and appraisals with team
- Set objectives and monitor performance of team
- Various ad-hoc projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded Accountant to make this department their own. The company has ambitious growth plans and there is very much the requirement for someone to come in and add value to help take the business to the next level. You will be responsible for your own team with limited hand-holding, so you will enjoy real autonomy and a level of responsibility in this role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Full professional accounting qualification (CIMA or ACCA) - Outstanding Excel skills - Team management skills - Previous experience within a commercial facing role - Ability to subtly and directly influence others - Hands-on approach - Effective communicator - Positive and enthusiastic attitude - Excellent organisational skills