Commercial Finance Manager

• Job Reference: JN -8_

up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for driving performance, improving processes, and leading high-performing teams? We're seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting operational finance, commercial insight, and cash flow strategy.

This newly created role, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, is ideal for someone from a commercial finance or FP&A background who's ready to broaden their scope and make a real impact. You'll lead and support the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams, while also owning key financial processes including forecasting, FX management, duty deferment, and commercial analysis.

Leadership & Team Supervision

• Lead and support the AP and AR teams
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing of invoices and customer/supplier queries
• Drive efficiency and improvements in transactional finance processes
• 4 Direct Reports -
• Finance administrator, purchase ledger administrator x2, group credit controller.

Operational Finance & Compliance

• Manage the Duty Deferment Account and HMRC payments
• Oversee compliance for Bonded Warehouse operations
• Approve and ensure timely bank reconciliations

Cash Flow & FX Management

• Lead short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting
• Own FX exposure and manage effective hedging strategies

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare P&L forecasts with business stakeholders
• Support the annual budgeting process with robust financial models and insights

Rebates Management

• Oversee rebate reconciliations and sign off on new agreements in line with commercial policy

Other

• Support ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar finance management or commercial finance role
• Strong expertise in cash flow management, forecasting, AP/AR processes
• Familiarity with bonded warehouse operations and HMRC duty deferment (desirable)
• Experience leading teams and delivering process improvements

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
• Confident managing multiple priorities under pressure
• 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays (increase at 5 years)
• Holiday buying scheme (after probation)
• Life insurance
• Annual performance-related bonus (after probation)
• Health Cash Plan (after 1 year), covering:
  • Dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, health screening
  • Employee perks portal and optional family cover
• On-site training and excellent career development prospects
• Free parking, modern facilities, and regular social events

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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