Commercial Finance Manager

Description

Our client based in Nantwich, are seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Commercial Finance Manager / Head of Finance to lead the finance function and support the continued growth of the business.

This role is far more than traditional accounting and reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing project profitability, improving operational efficiency, strengthening financial controls, and providing meaningful commercial insight to support business decisions.

The position would suit someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, digging into costs and margins, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping drive overall business performance.

This is a senior role within a growing SME environment and will involve both strategic and hands-on responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Finance & Analysis

Analyse project profitability, margins, and operational performanceInvestigate cost overruns, inefficiencies, and margin leakageDevelop and improve costing models, pricing analysis, and profitability reportingProduce KPI dashboards and management reportingSupport strategic decision-making through financial analysis and forecastingDeliver meaningful commercial insights to senior managementFinancial Management

Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reportingManage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planningMaintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracyLiaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisorsSupport year-end and audit processesOperational & Efficiency Improvement

Work closely with operational teams to improve efficiency and accountabilityIdentify opportunities for cost savings and process improvementImprove reporting systems and business visibilityHelp develop operational KPIs and performance metricsWhat Success Looks Like

Improved visibility of project and business profitabilityStronger financial controls and reportingOn time monthly management accountsBetter operational accountability and KPI trackingImproved margins and efficiency across the businessA scalable and commercially focused finance functionRequirements

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified preferredQualified by experience candidates with strong commercial backgrounds will also be consideredStrong commercial finance and analytical capabilityExperience with project costing, margin analysis, and KPI reportingExcellent understanding of operational and business performance driversStrong budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experienceAdvanced Excel and financial systems capabilityExperience improving processes and operational efficiencyAbility to work closely with both finance and operational teamsStrong communication and leadership skillsComfortable operating in a hands-on SME environmentBenefits

Salary- 60,000- 70,000

Profit related bonus

Healthcare Cash plan

Pension

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