Job Description
About the Business
An exciting opportunity to join a global professional services business, recognised as a leader in its field, as a Commercial Finance Manager based in Solihull with a salary of £50,000 – £60,000. This role sits within the Finance team and offers genuine commercial exposure, giving you the chance to influence decision-making and business performance at a senior level. Reporting into the Commercial Finance Director, you will manage a portfolio of key clients and disciplines, providing insight that directly supports profitability.
Main Duties:
As a Commercial Finance Manager, your main duties include:
- Owning a portfolio of client accounts, producing and reviewing weekly and monthly management information covering revenue, recoverability, margin and utilisation, while tracking performance against target and flagging variances
- Business partnering with departmental leads and client management, using clear, data-driven insight to influence commercial decisions and constructively challenge stakeholders where required
- Supporting client and departmental leads in building realistic, robust revenue forecasts, giving early visibility of potential variances to both client teams and senior finance
- Applying and overseeing relevant accounting and group policies, particularly around WIP and revenue recognition, and ensuring billing processes remain accurate and timely
- Getting involved in client pitch work, supporting the commercial and contractual elements alongside senior finance and legal colleagues, and helping assess the viability of new business opportunities
- Working with senior finance management and data teams to continuously improve management reporting so that it reflects the evolving structure and needs of the business
- Managing and developing a small team, coaching and supporting them to build capability and drive strong performance
Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, based from a modern office in Solihull. You will be joining a well-established, global business that is genuinely leading in its profession, with a strong finance function and a collaborative, high-performing culture.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified is preferred, though QBE candidates will be considered for the right experience
- A strong background in a commercial finance role, such as business partnering or FP&A
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of data into actionable insight
- A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
Why Join the business
- Join a global, professional services business that is a genuine leader in its field
- Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home
- A commercial, business-partnering focused role with real influence over performance
- The opportunity to manage and develop your own small team
- Excellent benefits package
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: MP76656
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