Sussum Consulting LTD
Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Salary: £65-70,000 + Benefits
We're partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing business in Milton Keynes that's looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing strong growth, where finance plays a key role in driving strategic decision-making and business performance.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll act as a trusted business partner, providing insightful analysis, challenging performance, and helping the leadership team make informed commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive business performance.
- Deliver insightful financial analysis, reporting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business areas.
- Analyse revenue, margins, costs and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Develop meaningful KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Support pricing, investment appraisals and commercial business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and controls.
- Present financial insights clearly to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
About You
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business and influencing decision-making.
You'll ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a Commercial Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or similar role.
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and add value.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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If you're a commercially driven finance professional looking for your next challenge in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation.
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