Commercial Finance Manager
- Permanent
Derby, Derbyshire
The details
Job Title: Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Derby
Working pattern: (Full-time, 5 days in office)
Salary: £57,500 - £62,500 p.a., plus company bens
Marks Sattin is partnering with a leading manufacturer, with a household name in Derby with a to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager. This is a newly created position following an exciting period of change and transformation. The role is a hands-on role, which requires partnering with non-finance stakeholders on-site, so will therefore require the job holder to work 5 days on-site.
The Commercial Finance Manager will report to a very inspiring Head of Finance who truly supports their team, and understands the value in their people to drive financial and operational performance.
This role partners with commercial teams to deliver actionable financial insights, develop pricing strategies, and conduct margin and profitability analysis. Success in the position requires sharp business judgement, advanced financial modelling capabilities, and the confidence to engage and influence key decision-makers.
The Commercial Finance Manager will be responsible for:
- Overseeing 2 direct reports. Conducting and documenting regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports
- Providing data-led commercial insights to support decision-making, with a focus on customer and product profitability
- Building and maintaining pricing models; analyse gross margins and product costs used by Sales, and advise on pricing strategies
- Cultivating and sustaining strong cross-functional relationships, particularly with the Operations, Commercial and Product Development teams
- Delivering both regular and ad hoc financial analysis, reports, and presentations for the Head of Finance, Group, and external stakeholders
- Supporting the preparation of sales and commercial budgets, as well as ongoing forecasting activities
- Monitoring cost price changes; collaborating with Commercial to ensure cost recovery, challenge assumptions, and support new product launches and delists
- Acting as deputy for the Head of Finance where required
- Undertaking project-based and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance, Managing Director, or Commercial Director
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a fully Qualified Accountant - (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Ideally have experience within a complex manufacturing environment, with knowledge of operational processes
- Have experience within a commercially focused role
- Be a proactive individual with the ability to drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels
- Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft office skills
- Be within a commutable distance from Derby offices, as the role will require 5 days on-site.
If you are passionate about making a difference and driving financial and operational performance under great leadership, this role is for you. Please don't hesitate to apply!
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