Commercial Finance Manager - London

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! If you like the sound of one of our jobs, you could be just who we’re looking for. Experience and track record are important, but we want someone who embodies our People Promises: does the right thing, is enthusiastic, motivated to grow, believes in community spirit, respects others, and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

The Commercial Office Finance Team is a core part of Group Support Services. We are looking to recruit a Commercial Financial Manager on a permanent basis.

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Commercial Ventures team, supporting Modular Wise (MW) and The Hire Place (THP), and play a key role in strengthening financial insight and decision-making across a growing commercial portfolio. This is not a traditional management accounting role. You will combine strong financial control with forward‑looking commercial insight, partnering closely with the MW and THP Managing Directors to improve performance, drive better decisions and support growth. The role also offers a significant opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director to shape how finance supports the wider commercial businesses – enhancing reporting, processes and decision‑making at pace.

You are a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with a strong track record in senior finance roles. You are not just technically sound – you are a builder of teams, systems and processes, and you thrive in environments where you can make things better, faster and smarter. Experience in management and statutory reporting, in addition to strong Excel skills, is highly essential.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing finance teams
• Experience embedding new systems and automating processes reliant on complex, large volume data sets typical of FM environments (VBA and/or Python preferred)
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Strong technical accounting skills, including audit preparation and balance sheet control
• A successful track record as a Financial Manager or equivalent senior role
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CCAB)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to 500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns.