Commercial Finance Manager

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Consultant – Interim Recruitment at Baker Charles

Commercial Finance Lead – Interim

Baker Charles is working with a dynamic, customer-focused casual dining restaurant group (part of a larger PE-backed hospitality group) to appoint an interim Commercial Finance Manager.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role within a newly created commercial finance team, working closely with the Finance Director. You’ll be instrumental in driving performance, delivering insight, and influencing key commercial decisions during a critical phase of growth.

Overview

Commercial Finance Lead – Interim role focusing on partnering with operations, marketing, and senior stakeholders to drive financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Insight – Partner with Operations, Marketing, and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights and drive decision-making.
• Commercial Analysis – Analyse performance across sites, lead pricing/margin reviews, and support profitability strategies.
• Financial Planning & Reporting – Manage budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting, delivering clear and meaningful analysis.
• Projects & Systems – Support finance transformation and automation projects, and develop robust dashboards and scorecards.

About You

• ✔ Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)
• ✔ Strong experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering
• ✔ Background in multi-site, retail, hospitality, or consumer sectors
• ✔ Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• ✔ Able to work at pace, influence stakeholders, and provide clarity through analysis

If you’re an experienced commercial finance operator looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced, high-growth hospitality business – and the chance to make a real impact – we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or contact Ben Hird at Baker Charles for an immediate conversation.

Details

• Seniority level – Mid-Senior level
• Employment type – Temporary
• Job function – Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries – Restaurants and Hospitality

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