Finance & Commercial Manager

Join to apply for the Finance & Commercial Manager role at Accountable Recruitment Limited . Accountable Recruitment Limited provided pay range This range is provided by Accountable Recruitment Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Accountable Recruitment Limited. Business Director at Accountable Recruitment We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Finance & Commercial Manager to drive financial planning, performance monitoring, and commercial insight across a growing services business based in Lancashire. This pivotal role will support ambitious goals to double turnover within 2-3 years. This role is vital to setting up robust financial controls, improving visibility across the business, and supporting operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and present weekly sales and revenue forecasts Own the production of monthly and annual Profit & Loss statements Develop and maintain cashflow reports and working capital analysis Manage weekly and monthly accounting processes Lead insurance tracking and cost allocation Deliver commercial analysis to drive revenue and margin improvements Conduct a bottom-up review of overheads Provide insights from business performance with a focus on increased profitability Operational Finance Oversee financials for business services Support cost allocation and operational expenses Set up and implement an accounting timetable and reporting structure Leadership & Team Management Take responsibility for change management, delivering growth through focussed MI as part of an effective SLT. Support the senior leadership team with commercial and operational insight Supervise and develop the small accounts team (2 transactional finance staff) Collaborate with the customer service and sales teams – ensuring critical data integrity Governance & Planning Support year-end reporting , including audit prep and statutory compliance Drive structured management meetings with timely and accurate reporting Assist with long-term financial planning aligned with the company\’s growth ambitions Candidate Profile: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred Strong understanding of operational businesses and commercial finance Proven experience in forecasting, cashflow, and P&L management Ability to build structure and implement financial systems and controls Commercially minded, proactive, and able to influence strategic decisions Experience leading small finance teams and cross-functional collaboration Strong communication and business partnering skills with the ability to manage staff to get results. Share option 25 days holiday Pension Free parking Flexible and hybrid working if required Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr