Commercial Finance Manager
South West London (Hybrid) | Permanent | Retail & Consumer | Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We’re partnering with an exciting, high-growth company to appoint an experienced Commercial Finance Managerl into a high-impact role supporting the wider business.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where the culture is collaborative, down to earth and refreshingly non-corporate. The teams are genuinely supportive, hands-on and solutions-focused people, get stuck in and make things happen.
Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role sits at the heart of commercial decision-making across retail and e-commerce performance.
The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality commercial finance support to the business, helping teams understand performance, optimise profitability and make better-informed decisions.
You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining insightful financial models, delivering meaningful analysis and partnering closely with stakeholders across trading, buying, merchandising and e-commerce.
This role would suit someone who enjoys pace, ownership and working closely with the business rather than sitting purely in the numbers.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Performance
Act as a trusted finance partner to retail and e-commerce teamsProvide the right balance of support and constructive challenge to drive performanceDeliver clear, actionable insight to senior stakeholdersPrepare and track KPIs to optimise key business driversAttend weekly trading meetings and translate performance into forward-looking actionsPlanning & Forecasting
Play a lead role in budgeting and reforecasting cyclesManage and evolve financial planning modelsMonitor weekly performance and assess impact on forecastSupport scenario planning in a fast-moving trading environmentCommercial Analysis
Deliver sales and margin variance analysisPartner closely with Buying and Merchandising to drive efficienciesLead CAPEX forecasting, reporting and post-investment reviewsProduce robust financial appraisals to support decision-makingTeam Leadership
Support, coach and develop two direct reportsFoster a positive, collaborative team environmentWhat We’re Looking For
Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering roleRetail, consumer or multi-site experience highly beneficialStrong financial modelling and Excel capabilityConfident communicator able to influence non-finance stakeholdersHighly organised with strong attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environmentWe’re looking for someone who is:
Commercially curious and proactiveDown to earth and approachableComfortable rolling their sleeves upCalm and solutions-focused under pressureA natural relationship builderHappy in a fast-moving, less corporate cultureSomeone who gets stuck in and just makes things happenWhat’s On Offer
Hybrid workingStrong staff discountReal exposure to senior stakeholdersSupportive, friendly and high-performing teamGenuine opportunity to add value and make an impactIf you’re a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys pace, ownership and working closely with the business we’d love to hear from you.
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