Commercial Manager

A permanent Commercial Manager job paying up to £65k for a manufacturing business in Wolverhampton.

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£60,000-£65,000 per annum
Location:
Wolverhampton
Hours:
Mon-Thurs (8-5) and Fri (8-1)
Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business in the Wolverhampton area as they look to appoint a Commercial Manager on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be the link between the finance and sales teams assuming responsibility for a number of commercial tasks.
Main duties:

• Define and attend meetings with senior stakeholders to ensure effective management of commercial topics in the UK
• Business planning and forecasting
• Co-ordination of planning data, such as volumes and project cycles
• Directly lead the claims management process; defining strong cases with plants and escalating claims to Account Managers
• Reporting to the business on claims status, sales administration, RFQ status and commercial activities
• Business partnering with both finance and non-finance personnel
• Manage a small team of Sales Administrators

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
  
• Experience of working in a similar commercial role with strong business partnering skills
  
• Good analytical skills and a dogmatic approach to gathering data/chasing information to complete reports
  
• Manufacturing background and a working knowledge of metal forming/assembly would be advantageous
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
  
• Leadership skills and a track record of managing and motivating individuals
  
• Competent with MS Office and ERP packages (SAP preferable)
  

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving commerciality within a highly reputable business. You'll benefit from 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), matched pension up to 8%, life assurance, food vouchers, free onsite parking and an early finish on a Friday. Due to the nature of the role, you will be office-based but there may be scope for some hybrid working in the future.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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