Some finance roles are about reporting the numbers. This one is about influencing what happens next.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join the leadership group of a large national FMCG/Retail organisation. This is a visible role for someone who enjoys challenging assumptions, shaping commercial decisions and partnering with stakeholders who expect finance to add value, not simply provide commentary.
You'll operate at the intersection of finance and commercial operations, helping leaders understand where value is being created, where margin is being lost and where investment should be directed.
You'll be heavily involved in:
- Evaluating commercial opportunities and investment decisions.
- Building financial models that support strategic business choices.
- Identifying profitability improvement opportunities across large product portfolios.
- Analysing performance trends and translating data into commercial recommendations.
- Supporting planning cycles, forecasting activities and business reviews.
- Improving reporting, processes and decision-support tools.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to senior non-finance stakeholders.
About You
- CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
- Strong commercial finance, business partnering or FP&A; experience in FMCG,
retail or consumer goods
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex information into clear recommendations
- Advanced modelling, analytical capability and data analysis (Power BI, financial systems or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in margin improvement initiatives and performance analysis
- Exposure to category, merchandising, or supplier-facing environments
- Track record leading reporting or process improvement projects
What's On Offer
- A genuine seat at the commercial table — finance recommendations here directly influence pricing, promotional strategy and category decisions
- Access to robust systems and processes (strong data infrastructure and fast reporting capability) that enable real-time commercial support
- Work within a well-established category with stability and growth opportunity
- Transparent visibility into broader commercial operations and the ability to build deeper commercial acumen
- A role that combines analytical depth with genuine stakeholder engagement — not data reporting for its own sake
If you're open to hearing about your next move, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.