Commercial Finance Manager in Manchester

Job Description

Commercial Finance Manager

Manchester | Hybrid Working

A dynamic FMCG business is looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Manager to partner closely with operational and commercial teams across the organisation.

This is a high-visibility role where you’ll play a key part in driving profitability, influencing commercial decisions, and helping shape pricing and growth strategy within a fast-moving environment.

The business is going through an exciting phase of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working at pace and adding real commercial value.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Finance, you’ll act as a true business partner across commercial and procurement functions, supporting strategic decision making through robust analysis, insight, and financial challenge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business partnering with commercial, procurement, and operational stakeholders
• Customer profitability analysis and margin improvement initiatives
• Supporting tenders, bids, and pricing strategy
• Building financial models and commercial scenario analysis
• Delivering insightful reporting and forecasting
• Influencing decision making through data and commercial insight
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance
• Supporting continuous improvement across reporting and finance processes

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• A strong commercial finance business partner
• Experienced within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, distribution, or fast-paced environments
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong analytically with advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Commercially curious with a proactive mindset
• Someone who enjoys improving processes and driving performance

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional reporting and become a genuine commercial partner within a growing and ambitious business.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.