Commercial Reporting Finance Manager

Due to an internal promotion, my Client is recruiting for a fantastic role based in Manchester City Centre - a Commercial Reporting Finance Manager.

To be considered for the Commercial Reporting Finance Manager role you will need to be experienced in management accounting coupled with a strong background in balance sheet preparation & analysis. It is essential you can demonstrate handling and interpreting large volumes of complex in previous positions.

The Commercial Reporting Finance Manager is instrumental in driving the correct accounting of promotional activities and become involved in an exciting projects, This will give the successful candidate the opportunity to liaise with Account Managers and Customers.

Day-to-day activities will include

- Overseeing GL account reconciliations, reporting on aged accruals, and ensuring accurate billing to over 700 customers
- You will also have the chance to lead and motivate an associate accountant, provide guidance, conduct monthly reviews, set objectives, and help manage workload to maximise individual development
- The role will also have responsibility for all risk and control aspects of AR, particularly focusing on controls surrounding billing accuracy, promotional claims recording, and ledger reconciliations.
- Through collaborative working with stakeholders, you will deliver business partnering for Customer Finance and Sales, provide valuable insights to internal customers, and implement best practice governance to prevent revenue leakage.


The Key Requirements of the Commercial Reporting Finance Manager are:

- Qualified accountant CIMA/ACA/ACCA or a QBE Accountant (preferable)
- Ability to quickly build rapport with stakeholders at all levels, understand their requirements, analyse gaps in current service and turn plans into action.
- Ability to translate complex financial issues for non-finance colleagues
- Solid data analysis skills and track record of turning observations in positive action/change
- Finance process experience (AP, AR, Financial Control, Reporting)
- Shared Service Centre experience is desirable
- Experience in line management

This is an opportunity for you to be an integral part of a company that values innovation and excellence. A company that is growing rapidly and has a solid plan in place for the growth and continuous improvement. They are a business with strong ethics and values which they reward their staff for

The Benefits and Perks..
- Company Car Allowance
- Bonus
- Company Pension
- Hybrid working
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Great City Centre location

To apply for this role please contact Joanne Sizer at SF Recruitment