Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager Preston (hybrid working) Circa £80k + bonus + benefits Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful business insight? We're partnering with a high-growth, Private Equity-backed organisation to recruit an experienced Commercial Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants genuine exposure to strategic decision-making, board reporting, commercial analysis and business growth. Working closely with the Finance Director and SLT, you'll play a key role in shaping commercial performance through insightful reporting, financial modelling and data-driven analysis. This is a highly visible role with significant influence across the business and offers exposure to strategic projects, commercial tenders and acquisition activity. Role • Producing insightful monthly management information and board reporting. • Developing and enhancing commercial KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting. • Analysing financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. • Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve business performance. • Supporting commercial tenders with pricing models, profitability analysis and financial business cases. • Providing financial analysis to support contract renewals and strategic commercial decisions. • Supporting acquisition activity through financial modelling, due diligence and post-acquisition performance reporting. • Presenting financial information clearly to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders. Experience: • Ambitious, commercially focused finance professional who enjoys working with data and influencing business decisions. • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). • Previous experience within a Private Equity-backed business (essential). • Strong commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering experience. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data and turn it into actionable insight. • A highly commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or BI tools such as Power BI would be advantageous. • Experience producing board-level reporting and presenting meaningful financial commentary. • Exposure to M&A, acquisitions or commercial projects would be highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, ambitious organisation where finance plays a genuine strategic role within the business. You'll benefit from genuine influence over commercial decision-making & involvement in strategic growth initiatives and acquisition projects Please send your CV for immediate consideration