Commercial Finance Manager

We are partnered with a large, well-established Midlands organisation seeking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Manager to join their Commercial Finance team in North Birmingham (hybrid working). This is a highly visible business partnering role supporting senior operational leaders across a sizeable retail estate. You'll play a key role in driving commercial performance through insightful analysis, strategic decision making and financial planning while helping shape the future direction of the business. Key responsibilities: • Partner with senior operational stakeholders to improve trading performance, profitability and commercial decision-making. • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reporting process across the retail division. • Analyse store performance, identifying opportunities to improve sales, margins and operational efficiency. • Develop business cases and financial appraisals to support capital investment and strategic initiatives. Key requirements: • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). • Previous experience in Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. • Advanced Excel skills with experience interpreting and presenting financial data. In return, you will: • Join a large, financially stable organisation with an exciting long-term growth strategy. • Take on a genuine business partnering role with significant exposure to senior leadership. • Influence commercial decisions that directly impact business performance. • Benefit from hybrid working and strong career development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to move into a highly visible role where they can genuinely influence business performance while enjoying excellent work-life balance.