Commercial Finance Manager

Tunbridge Wells Temporary £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
I am pleased to be exclusively recruiting for this growing organisation - they are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to join them to cover a period of maternity. Due to start in March, this role encompasses Finance Business Partnering and in-depth analysis.
  • Great opportunity to make a difference within a growing business
  • Working with a fantastic team and CFO

About Our Client

Based in Tunbridge Wells, this role is working for a rapidly growing organisation with a unique offering to clients.

Job Description

As Commercial Finance Manager this role will incorporate the following:

· Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making across the business, partnering closely with Finance and Sales teams.

· Conduct detailed profitability, cost, and variance analysis to highlight performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.

· Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business objectives, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

· Review job costing data, identify variances, and support cost optimisation initiatives with operational teams.

· Develop and maintain advanced, scenario‑based financial models to support investment decisions and long‑term planning.

· Prepare and present clear financial reports and dashboards, offering actionable insights for senior leadership.

· Support the month‑end close process through analytical reviews and variance explanations.

· Define, track, and report key financial KPIs to monitor business performance.

· Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and tools, leveraging best practices and automation.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this role you must have the following experience:

- Strong analytical ability along with Power BI and Advanced Excel skills

- High attention to detail

- Strong communication and business partnering skills

- Robust, confident and able to challenge stakeholders constructively

- Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience with extensive experience in Commercial Finance and Analytical rolesThis role is office based for 5 days per week in Tunbridge Wells. You MUST be willing to commute so please only apply if this location is do-able for you for 5 days.This is a maternity cover role for 12 months and you must be available to start this role between the beginning and the middle of March.

What's on Offer

Between £65,000 and £80,000 dependent on experience

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Auto-enrolment Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Contact
Maria Hallford
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6914052
Phone number
+44 7867326410

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Maria Hallford
Consultant phone
+44 7867326410
Job reference
JN-012026-6914052