Commercial Finance Manager in Runcorn

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognise that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, and our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters. We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast‑paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values: People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation.

Who you are
You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers, and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win.

Position Overview
Our values reinforce our culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and how we serve our customers. As the trusted financial advisor to commercial leaders, you will provide insightful analysis, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability to ensure delivery of revenue, pricing, profitability, and growth objectives. You will lead forecasting, demand generation performance tracking, pricing governance, and commercial decision support while fostering a culture of financial discipline and operational excellence. This role combines strategic business partnering with hands‑on commercial finance leadership and offers significant exposure to senior leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for a high‑performing finance professional seeking career growth within Epredia.

Location
Hybrid, Runcorn

What you will do

• Strategic Business Partnership
  Act as the lead finance business partner to EMEA Sales, Marketing, Service, and Commercial leadership teams, providing financial insight and strategic guidance to support business growth and performance. Influence commercial decision‑making through robust financial analysis, scenario modelling, and actionable recommendations. Challenge and support commercial leaders to achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, maximise profitability, and drive sustainable growth.
• Commercial Performance & Pricing Excellence
  Drive accountability for commercial performance through regular review of sales results, pricing attainment, margin performance, and policy compliance. Lead financial evaluation and support for new business opportunities, contract renewals, and re‑quoting activities to ensure optimal pricing, profitability, and return on investment. Establish and enhance processes to monitor distributor contract compliance, commercial performance, pricing effectiveness, and margin realisation.
• Marketing & Demand Generation Finance
  Lead financial tracking and performance analysis of marketing initiatives, demand generation activities, and commercial campaigns. Provide insights and recommendations to improve marketing effectiveness, optimise investments, and maximise return on spend. Conduct ongoing reviews of pricing strategies and promotional effectiveness to support revenue growth and profitability objectives.
• Forecasting, Planning & Business Insights
  Play a key role in regional forecasting and AOP processes, ensuring robust assumptions, risk and opportunity assessments, contingency planning, and accurate financial projections. Partner with business leaders to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive performance against key financial targets. Lead financial support for Investment Business Lifecycle (IBL) business case development and submission.
• Leadership & Team Development
  Lead, coach, and develop a team of financial analysts, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and business impact. Champion best practices in financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering across the organisation.

Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
Professional qualification in accountancy required.
8+ years of progressive commercial finance experience in a complex, matrixed organisation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated experience partnering with commercial, sales, and marketing organisations.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes through financial insight and constructive challenge.
Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of commercial drivers, pricing, and profitability.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
Experience leading teams and developing finance talent preferred.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑support capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state or local law.