Commercial Finance Manager

Orka Financial is working with a global consumer goods business based in Slough (hybrid) to recruit an experienced, commercially minded accountant to into this Commercial Finance Manager role. This team has a wealth of experience and tenure offering an excellent place for an ambitious, commercially minded finance professional to develop & progress. This role will offer direct line management to a small team of analysts whilst also giving exposure to senior stakeholders throughout the business and requires a candidate with excellent leadership, communication and business partnering skills.

Responsabilities:

• Deliver meaningful value adding analysis and recommendations which highlight key trends and issues in operational performance to support strategic goals and budget setting processes.• Provide high quality financial guidance to internal and external stakeholders based on commercial insight, market context and business strategy to support decision making and identify commercial opportunities.• Working closely with the Head of Commercial Finance, you will play a key role in transforming finance across the business. • A senior leader within the Finance team dedicated to supporting, challenging and improving commercial focus.• Managing, leading, coaching and developing a small team.• A true Business Partner to Sales, Operations and Marketing teams to improve business performance and profitability.

Profile:

• Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA• 5 years experience in Business Partnering / Commercial Finance• Experience in line management• Experience in an FP&A environment dealing with variance analysis reporting• Experience working to strict deadlines• Advanced Excel skills• Power BI Desktop report building skills (preferable)• Strong attention to detail• Strong problem solving skills• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Can do attitude and Strong team ethic• Methodical thinker working well under pressure• Excellent organisation skills

Salary:

£58,000 - £65,000 + benefits