Commercial Finance Manager Hybrid working in London

That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading social enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

The Commercial Office Finance Team are a core part of Group Support Services. They are now looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager on a permanent basis. We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Commercial Ventures team, supporting ModularWise (MW) and The Hire Place (THP), while playing a key role in strengthening financial insight and decision-making across a growing commercial portfolio.

This is not a traditional management accounting role. You'll 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.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory. Experience in management and statutory reporting in addition to strong Excel skills is highly essential. Proven experience leading and developing high performing finance teams is required. VBA and/or Python preferred. Strong technical accounting skills, including audit preparation and balance sheet control, are necessary. A professional accounting qualification is also required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, which includes:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture, so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. For this role, we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

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. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.