Commercial Finance Manager in Luton

Commercial Finance Manager Location: Luton (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £70,000 Reliable 25% Bonus Sector: Large, Complex Consumer / FMCG EnvironmentThe Opportunity We’re partnering with a highly regarded, fast-growing business with a strong reputation for culture and internal progression to hire a Commercial Finance Manager .This role has been created following a successful restructure driven by growth , with the previous post-holder stepping into a more senior position. The business continues to invest heavily in its commercial finance capability and this role sits at the heart of that journey.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in large data environments and enjoys influencing performance at a strategic level.The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role will deliver a blend of commercial insight and core financial control , with a clear emphasis on value-adding activity. 80% Commercial Finance / 20% Month-End Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders Providing insight that directly impacts product and commercial performance Strong exposure to board-level reporting and decision-making As the business continues to scale, the role will evolve to lead a team of up to three direct reports , making this a strong long-term career move with a clear leadership pathway.Key Responsibilities Drive commercial performance through insightful analysis, forecasting and modelling Partner with commercial and operational teams to influence strategic decisions Deliver high-quality management information with clear, actionable insights Own elements of budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning Support month-end close with focus on accuracy and continuous improvement Provide detailed product-level performance analysis and recommendations Develop financial models to support new initiatives and growth projects Present findings to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders Play a key role in shaping the future commercial finance structure Candidate Profile This role will suit candidates who have worked in large, data-heavy organisations , for example: FMCG Consumer goods Retail Other complex, fast-paced environments You will ideally have: Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering role Strong analytical capability and confidence working with large data sets Experience influencing non-finance stakeholders A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine desire to add value The ability to balance commercial insight with core finance responsibilities Bonus points for: Power BI or advanced data visualisation experience Why Apply? Up to £70,000 base salary Highly reliable 25% bonus Hybrid working model Exceptional company culture with strong internal progression Genuine exposure to board-level decision-making Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and directly influence product performance Clear route into people leadership At Investigo, we make recruitment feel easy. Let’s keep this simple. We’re all about your success, as your success is our business. We are part of The IN Group, a collection of six award-winning specialist brands that supply the globe with end-to-end talent solutions. With recruitment at the core of our business, we’ve been connecting people since 2003. Data & Privacy By applying, you consent to Investigo collecting and processing your data for the purpose of recruitment and placement, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice at weareinvestigo.com.