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Commercial Finance Manager

Cedar
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Commercial Finance Manager at a high-growth FMCG start-up in London, offering a salary of £70-80k plus a bonus.
  • The successful candidate will report directly to the Founder and will be responsible for managing business performance through financial analysis and planning.
  • Key responsibilities include sales and marketing business partnering, financial analysis and reporting, pricing and profitability assessment, cost management, and financial modeling.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and possess experience in the drinks industry.
  • This role does not involve financial reporting or month-end duties, focusing instead on strategic financial support.

Commercial Finance Manager, FMCG Start-Up, London, £70-80k + Bonus

Are you a Commercial Finance specialist and looking to join a high-growth, dynamic start-up in the FMCG sector?

I am working with an award-winning drinks business, looking to take on a Commercial Finance Manager. Reporting to and working directly with the Founder, a hugely passionate who is highly regarded in the sector.

This hugely successful start-up has the backing from one of the top drinks corporations in the world.

You will need to get fully involved in managing business performance - supporting all commercial and operational decisions with accurate financial analysis, planning, forecasts and cash flows. There will be no financial reporting and month end duties with this position!

Key responsibilities:

  • Sales & Marketing Business Partnering: Be the go-to financial advisor for sales and marketing teams, delivering sharp, data-driven insights to boost regional performance. Evaluate pricing strategies, commercial agreements, budgets, forecasts, and ROI to pinpoint areas for improvement.
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: Generate comprehensive monthly management accounts and variance analyses, complete with meaningful commentary. Track and report KPIs to keep performance in check.
  • Pricing & Profitability: Analyse product pricing strategies and monitor profitability across products, channels, and regions, uncovering opportunities to drive higher profits.
  • Cost Management: Dive deep into cost drivers and launch initiatives to maximise resource efficiency, especially in sales and marketing operations.
  • Financial Modelling: Build and refine financial models that power forecasting, budgeting, and strategic investment decisions. Evaluate the potential of new business ventures and marketing campaigns with precision.

Essential skills:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Drinks industry experience

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.