Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager – ACCA Careers

We are recruiting exclusively for a Commercial Finance Manager on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity contract, based in Tunbridge Wells. The role starts in March and focuses on Finance Business Partnering and in‑depth analysis.

This position is mid‑senior level contract with a salary range of £65,000–£80,000, plus benefits.

• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making across the business, partnering closely with Finance and Sales teams.
• Conduct detailed profitability, cost, and variance analysis to highlight performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business objectives, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Review job costing data, identify variances, and support cost optimisation initiatives with operational teams.
• Develop and maintain advanced, scenario‑based financial models to support investment decisions and long‑term planning.
• Prepare and present clear financial reports and dashboards, offering actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Support the month‑end close process through analytical reviews and variance explanations.
• Define, track, and report key financial KPIs to monitor business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and tools, leveraging best practices and automation.

• Strong analytical ability with Power BI and advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication and business‑partnering skills
• Robust, confident, and able to challenge stakeholders constructively
• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with extensive experience in commercial finance and analytical roles

• Location:
  
  Tunbridge Wells – office based 5 days per week; commuting required.
• Contract:
  
  12 months maternity cover, start between early and mid‑March.
• Salary: £65,000–£80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays; private medical insurance; auto‑enrolment pension; discretionary bonus.
• Employment type:
  
  contract
• Seniority level: mid‑senior
• Business function: finance and sales; industry: accounting.