At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive performance and growth as a key finance partner to leadership.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the crematoria sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on trust and high-quality insights.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping financial decisions and influencing strategy.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance, strong analytical skills, and a qualified accountant.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £65k base
Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid)
Role: Permanent
Be the commercial voice behind performance and growth. We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to partner closely with the Crematoria Managing Director and leadership team—providing the insight, challenge and financial clarity needed to drive performance and long‑term growth. This is a high‑impact role where you won’t just report on numbers—you’ll help shape decisions, influence strategy and improve business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Act as the trusted Finance Business Partner to the Crematoria leadership team
- Analyse financial and operational performance across P&L and capex, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and clear, actionable outputs
- Deliver clear, commercial insight to senior stakeholders to support decision‑making
- Build and review business cases across pricing, investment, site development and growth initiatives
- Support monthly performance reviews and board‑level reporting
- Work cross‑functionally to improve reporting, KPIs and data‑driven decision‑making
Success Criteria
- Insight that is clear, relevant and acted on
- Strong stakeholder relationships built on trust and challenge
- High‑quality, accurate budgets and forecasts
- Visible impact on business performance and growth
About You
- Has strong commercial acumen and enjoys solving problems
- Thrives in a role where you can influence and make a real impact
- Is naturally curious and driven to improve performance
- Builds strong relationships and communicates confidently with non‑finance stakeholders
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience as a Finance Business Partner in a fast‑paced environment
- Proven ability to analyse performance and turn data into clear commercial insight
- Strong experience in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and scenario analysis
- Experience working with KPIs, trends and performance drivers in a multi‑site or operational business
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
- Strong Excel skills (modelling, pivot tables, large data sets)
- Exposure to tools like Tableau or Oracle (nice to have)
Commercial Finance Manager employer: Dignity Group
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Maidenhead as a Commercial Finance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving business growth. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, the company fosters a dynamic work culture that values insight and innovation, offering hybrid working options to enhance work-life balance. Employees benefit from robust career progression opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
