Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager
Salary: £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Potential Bonus
Location: City of Salford, Manchester

Are you a highly skilled Commercial Finance Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a results-driven professional to join their Commercial Finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to oversee key client contracts, deliver insightful financial reporting, and drive strategic decision-making within a dynamic business environment.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• £5,000 car allowance
• Company pension
• Performance-based bonus

Key Responsibilities:

As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Producing financial statements, including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries.
• Collaborating with commercial colleagues to develop budgets and forecasts, ensuring performance aligns with key targets and KPIs.
• Providing accurate financial analysis to the Commercial Financial Controller, supporting strategic decision-making at a contract level.
• Leading the production of contract management accounts and reporting models within required deadlines.
• Acting as the finance lead on a JV contract, managing monthly JV accounts, cash receipts, and payments.
• Managing and mentoring two management accountants.
• Ensuring compliance with financial controls, processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Resolving business issues through innovative, risk-balanced solutions.
• Delivering outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, financial regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement approach.
• Up-to-date awareness of Financial Reporting Standards and global accounting practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Commercial Finance Manager to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking team. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today!