Commercial Finance Manager
hace 13 días
Leeds
Are you a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the business, influencing decisions and driving performance, rather than sitting behind spreadsheets? This is an opportunity to step into a high-profile Finance Business Partnering role within a well-established, professional services organisation operating across complex, project-led environments. The role sits at the heart of the business, partnering senior leaders to shape commercial outcomes, improve performance and support strategic decision-making. This is a true commercial finance role, not a back-office reporting position. You'll be responsible for: Owning and challenging forecasts and budgets, ensuring future revenue, margin and utilisation expectations are robust, realistic and clearly understood Partnering senior stakeholders across the business, providing insight and challenge to improve both financial and operational performance Supporting strategic decisions, including pricing, rate cards, investment cases and commercial submissions Delivering high-quality management and board reporting, translating complex data into clear, actionable insight Driving continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and improve financial processes Supporting ad-hoc strategic projects, including integration activity and potential acquisitive growth initiatives You'll work closely with finance colleagues and operational leaders, acting as a trusted advisor rather than a scorekeeper. Why this role stands out: Strong visibility with senior leadership Genuine commercial influence, not just reporting responsibility Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder decision-making A business that values finance as a partner, not a blocker Opportunity to shape how finance supports growth and change This is a role for someone who enjoys joining the dots, asking the right questions and helping the business make better decisions. Someone who is likely to be a qualified accountant ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with direct exposure in a commercial or Business Partnering role previously, confident at working with and presenting to senior, non-finance stakeholders, with strong forecasting, budgeting and performance management capability. A mindset focused on solutions, insight and impact, not just control. If you're looking for a role where you can add value, influence outcomes and develop as a commercial finance leader, this is well worth exploring. For a confidential, consultative discussion and a fuller overview of the business and role, please contact Gifford and Partners. TPBN1_UKTJ