Commercial Finance Manager

Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we want you to be a part of it!

We want passionate risk‑takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

In a nutshell, we’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to develop and lead commercial finance business partnering across Bulk™, leveraging AI‑driven insights and modelling. You'll play a key role in supporting stakeholders across all functions, and use your financial expertise to deliver predictive insights, automate reporting, and enhance decision‑making at scale. As Bulk™ continues its rapid expansion, this role will be pivotal in embedding data‑led and AI‑enabled decision frameworks across the business.

What will you be doing?

• Take ownership of financial planning and analysis across all functional areas, embedding data‑driven and AI‑enabled approaches.
• Support and upskill the wider Finance team in adopting new tools, automation and AI‑driven workflows.
• Promote best practices in financial governance and analytical thinking.
• Run the annual budget and reforecast, incorporating driver‑based modelling techniques, working with the wider Finance team to ensure accuracy and granularity of the targets issued to budget holders.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models that integrate real‑time data and enable scenario simulation.
• Enhance forecasting accuracy through the use of statistical methods and AI‑assisted tools.
• Lead the evolution from static planning cycles to continuous, data‑driven forecasting.
• Ensure that financial analysis supports the key decision makers in the business and that they have the tools to best appraise their performance.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, scope them and offer advice and guidance to the relevant stakeholders.
• Be the bridge between analytical support and commercial decision making, helping to guide the business in such a way to maximise the top and bottom line.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI to enhance forecasting accuracy, scenario planning and commercial decision‑making.
• Partner with Data/Tech teams to develop scalable data models, dashboards and decision‑support tools.
• Drive automation of reporting and analysis processes to reduce manual workload and increase speed of insight.
• Translate complex data outputs into clear, actionable commercial recommendations.
• Champion a data‑driven culture across the business, improving data literacy among stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A or Business Partnering roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment (ideally FMCG or retail/eComm).
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (complex modelling, scenario analysis, large dataset handling).
• Experience working with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker) to support reporting and insight delivery.
• Track record of improving or automating reporting processes using tools, templates or AI‑assisted workflows.
• Experience translating data into clear, commercially actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Highly commercial mindset, with the ability to link financial analysis to real business decisions and outcomes.
• Curious and proactive, with a drive to continuously improve processes and ways of working.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, comfortable working with imperfect data and ambiguity.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to simplify complex analysis for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Naturally adopts new tools and technologies (including AI) to increase speed, quality and impact of work.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence where needed.

Nice-to-haves:

• Familiarity with AI tools for automating analysis, building models, or enhancing workflows.
• Experience building dashboards or self‑serve reporting tools.
• Experience driving efficiency improvements or automation within finance processes.
• Experience partnering with Data or Tech teams on analytics or reporting improvements.

What are the gains?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership.
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• PerkBox Subscription.
• 60% discount on all Bulk™ products.
• Flexi Start.
• Additional Annual Leave (optional).
• Teammate Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Medicash.
• A day off for Volunteering (optional).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave and workplace nursery scheme.
• Bulk™ Pantry.
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays).
• Summer Working Hours.

Location: London, Liverpool Street

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Our commitment: Bulk™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived. Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk‑taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn’t begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game‑changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Privacy: Bulk™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.