Commercial Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Supply Chain & Operations £70,000-£75,000 + 30% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working | 3 Days Per Week On Site (split between Hertfordshire and Essex)

We're partnering with a leading multi-billion-pound international business to recruit a Finance Manager into a high-profile operational finance role. This is an opportunity to join a business known for its people-first culture, strong internal progression and significant investment across its supply chain and manufacturing network.
Supporting senior operational leaders, you'll play a key role in driving financial performance, shaping strategic decisions and ensuring robust forecasting and reporting across a complex operation.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the business rather than purely behind a spreadsheet. You'll need the confidence to challenge stakeholders, influence decision-making and provide clear recommendations that drive action.
The Role Key responsibilities include:

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
• Delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis
• Business partnering senior operational and supply chain leaders
• Identifying risks, opportunities and areas for performance improvement
• Supporting investment decisions through robust financial modelling and business cases
• Driving cost optimisation initiatives and operational efficiencies
• Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and forecasting accuracy
• Presenting clear and concise commentary to senior stakeholders

About You We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in a fast-paced environment such as manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering or FMCG.
You'll be:

• A strong relationship builder who can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and saying "no" when required
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful business insight
• Confident presenting financial information to non-finance audiences
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
• Highly analytical with strong Excel and modelling capability
• Able to balance attention to detail with a focus on the bigger picture

Why Apply?

• Multi-billion-pound market-leading organisation
• Strong track record of promoting internally
• High visibility role with senior stakeholder exposure
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Significant business investment and growth agenda
• Competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000
• 30% annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Manager or Senior Finance Analyst looking to step into a broad, commercially focused business partnering role with genuine progression opportunities.