Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager – Burton-on-Trent
Full-time, Permanent | 4 days on-site | Rapidly Growing Engineering Business

Alexander Daniels are proud to be partnering with a fast-growing, innovative engineering company who are on an exciting journey of expansion. We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join their leadership team in Burton-on-Trent, taking ownership of financial performance across two divisions and driving real impact across the business.

This role is far from “just reporting the numbers” – you’ll be the Finance Director’s right hand, a trusted business partner to operational leaders, and the go-to person for turning data into decisions. You’ll also get the opportunity to shape processes, mentor a small team, and influence strategy in a business that truly values finance at the heart of decision‑making.

• Take ownership of management reporting across two divisions.
• Partner with project managers
  , influencing budgets, spend, and profitability.
• Lead and develop a small, ambitious finance team.
• Drive month‑end close
  , including reconciliations and adjustments.
• Unlock cash and working capital improvements through smarter billing processes.
• Deliver deep‑dip financial analysis to support margin growth and operational efficiency.
• Oversee overhead reporting, cash forecasts, and strategic financial planning
  .
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring finance drives better decision‑making.

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA).
• Experience with in a project‑based environment (engineering, construction, facilities or similar).
• Strong Excel and systems knowledge – someone who can make numbers talk.
• A natural communicator who enjoys business partnering and working closely with non‑finance stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other sites a couple of times a month.
• Energy, adaptability, and the confidence to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing business
  .

This is an opportunity to join a business that’s going places – where your input won’t just be appreciated, it will directly shape the future of the company.