We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Finance & Commercial Manager to drive financial planning, performance monitoring, and commercial insight across a growing services business based in Lancashire. This pivotal role will support ambitious goals to double turnover within 2-3 years.

This role is vital to setting up robust financial controls, improving visibility across the business, and supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Reporting
• Prepare and present weekly sales and revenue forecasts
• Own the production of monthly and annual Profit & Loss statements
• Develop and maintain cashflow reports and working capital analysis
• Manage weekly and monthly accounting processes
• Lead insurance tracking and cost allocation
• Commercial Insight & Strategy
• Deliver commercial analysis to drive revenue and margin improvements
• Conduct a bottom-up review of overheads
• Provide insights from business performance with a focus on increased profitability
• Operational Finance
• Oversee financials for business services
• Support cost allocation and operational expenses
• Set up and implement an accounting timetable and reporting structure
• Leadership & Team Management
• Take responsibility for change management, delivering growth through focussed MI as part of an effective SLT.
• Support the senior leadership team with commercial and operational insight
• Supervise and develop the small accounts team (2 transactional finance staff)
• Collaborate with the customer service and sales teams -ensuring critical data integrity
• Report into a transitioning leadership team
• Governance & Planning
• Support year-end reporting, including audit prep and statutory compliance
• Drive structured management meetings with timely and accurate reporting
• Assist with long-term financial planning aligned with the company's growth ambitions

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred
• Strong understanding of operational businesses and commercial finance
• Proven experience in forecasting, cashflow, and P&L management
• Ability to build structure and implement financial systems and controls
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to influence strategic decisions
• Experience leading small finance teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and business partnering skills with the ability to manage staff to get results.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Share option
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Free parking
• Flexible and hybrid working if required