Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed manufacturing organisation on the Wirral who are seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join their leadership team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has achieved consistent double-digit growth over recent years and continues to invest heavily in its future expansion plans.

Based on the Wirral you will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial decision-making across the business, partnering closely with Sales, Commercial and Operational stakeholders.

Salary/Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Enhanced benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Job Duties:

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to Commercial, Sales and Operational teams.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Prepare insightful variance analysis and reporting on key financial and operational metrics.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases, investment decisions and scenario planning.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs, providing actionable recommendations to drive performance.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives and cost optimisation projects across the business.
• Challenge and influence key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Support strategic projects and business improvement initiatives as the company continues its growth journey.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes and financial controls across the organisation.

Who will I report in to?

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

When will interviews be taking place?

Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

Ideal Experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience within a commercial finance or finance business partnering role.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive change and business improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience gained within manufacturing, FMCG or a related commercial environment would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Finance Manager to join a fast-paced and growing business where they can have a genuine impact on commercial performance and strategic decision-making.