Partnering with a high-growth Consumer brand who are looking to bring in a Commercial Finance Manager to lead financial planning, performance reporting and business partnering across a fast-paced, multi-channel consumer business.
This role provides insight to support decision-making across key commercial and operational areas. You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, board reporting and financial analysis, while helping drive business performance through a strong understanding of operational and commercial drivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range planning processes.
- Own the consolidation and review of budgets, forecasts and actual performance across multiple business areas.
- Deliver accurate and insightful weekly and monthly reporting on revenue, gross margin, operating costs and profitability.
- Own the preparation and presentation of monthly business review packs for senior leadership and investors.
- Provide clear analysis of financial performance, highlighting key risks, opportunities and actions.
- Lead scenario modelling, investment appraisals and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyse sales, pricing, product mix, channel performance and margin trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Act as a key finance business partner to Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, E-commerce and Marketing teams.
- Challenge assumptions and provide financial insight to improve decision quality across the business.
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting tools and dashboards.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience within FP&A, commercial finance
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis.
- Experience analysing revenue, gross margin, operating costs and profitability across multiple products, customers or channels.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including integrated forecasting and scenario planning.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers.
- Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex analysis into clear action.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within consumer goods, retail, e-commerce or another multi-channel environment.
- Track record of partnering with commercial teams to influence business performance.
- Power BI, Tableau, Looker or similar
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial planning platforms.
- Understanding of data analytics tools and large data sets, including SQL or data warehouse environments.
Commercial Finance Manager in Slough employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
