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 Cycle to Work scheme
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