Interim Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Interim Senior Commercial Finance Manager

12‑month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – Full‑time

Location: Watford, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Customer and Marketing teams to deliver smarter growth strategies
• Own and optimise the marketing budget, including monthly forecasting and accruals
• Drive insight into the performance of smarter growth initiatives and customer investments
• Translate complex financial scenarios for non‑finance audiences to support decisions
• Lead delivery of income and subscription (Smartpass) forecasting and strategy
• Support monthly performance reviews, working closely with FP&A and data insight teams
• Line‑manage a Senior Finance Analyst and mentor a finance graduate
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and implement improvements in ways of working

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post‑qualification experience
• Previous experience in retail, FMCG, e‑commerce, or similar data‑rich environments
• Strong background in managing marketing budgets and performance insight
• Confident communicator who can challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel user with experience building robust financial models
• Leadership qualities and a hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach

What we offer

• 12‑month FTC with potential for extension
• Hybrid model (3 days onsite)
• Join during a major growth phase, with visibility across the commercial engine
• Work closely with data insight teams to shape customer growth strategy

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.