Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager Location: Hybrid role, Birmingham Salary: £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience 6 Month FTC, full time, Monday-Friday  Join our team as a Finance Manager and play a key role in driving financial excellence and shaping strategic success. We’re looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of a portfolio within the business, where you will have a pivotal role in influencing our financial strategy and decision-making. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of management accounts and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide insights into profitability, financial performance, and strategic delivery. Your expertise will contribute to high-level decisions through the analysis of key financial data and the identification of opportunities to maximise commercial success while minimising financial risks. In this role, you will actively engage with key stakeholders across various departments, from the commercial and billable works teams to senior business leaders. Your ability to communicate complex financial insights and support strategic initiatives will be crucial in driving performance and operational efficiency. The responsibilities in this role include owning a portfolio within the businesses management accounts, preparing monthly reports to inform strategic decisions, and continuously monitoring financial performance through key performance indicators to understand profitability and identify opportunities for growth. You will work closely with the Operations Director’s Senior Team to support financial discussions, cash collection, and commercial activities, while ensuring that billing, cash collection, and financial control are effectively managed, with accurate reporting on completed and in-progress work. Additionally, you will collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with financial regulations, as well as play an active role in business projects, bids, and change programmes, driving continuous process improvements and automation. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will spend 2-3 days per week working in our Birmingham office. You may at times need to travel to Preston but this will be approx 1 time per month. Applicants must have their own transport and be willing to travel. Expenses will be paid to and from Preston.   What you need to do the job To succeed in this role, you will bring a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), making it an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant eager to grow their business partnering experience. You should have a strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting matters, as well as commercial and strategic awareness, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence key decisions. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, along with advanced Excel skills to present complex data, is essential. Familiarity with SAP systems is beneficial but not required. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and adaptable finance professional to make a real impact. You will enjoy a flexible working arrangement, including home-based work and regular travel across the UK to support the businesses Leadership and ensure business success