FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Commercial Finance Manager?
The primary responsibility of the Commercial Finance Manager is to shape the financial strategy of the company and drive the business forward, which includes leading strategic financial planning, accurate forecasting, conducting variance analysis, and presenting financial insights.
What specific financial processes will the Commercial Finance Manager lead?
The Commercial Finance Manager will lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and strategic plans, ensuring that the financial templates, data, and reports are prepared for future needs.
How does the role contribute to the accuracy of financial forecasting?
This role collaborates with Sales and Marketing teams to challenge and refine their inputs, ensuring forecasts are precise and realistic, which is crucial for guiding business decisions.
What type of analysis will the Commercial Finance Manager be conducting?
The Manager will conduct in-depth variance analysis to uncover the impacts of changes in volume, price, and cost on the P&L, along with comprehensive commercial analysis of initiatives related to pricing, promotions, and ROI.
Will the Commercial Finance Manager be involved in customer negotiations?
Yes, the Commercial Finance Manager will play a crucial role in customer negotiations, new product proposals, and the analysis of promotional plans to support strategic initiatives.
What tools will the Commercial Finance Manager be expected to leverage?
The Manager will be expected to leverage existing tools for reporting, such as Adaptive and PowerBI.
What qualifications are required for the Commercial Finance Manager position?
Candidates must be a qualified accountant (e.g., CA, CIMA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience in commercial business partnering for an FMCG business and a background in organizations with high complexity and pace.
What kind of experience is desirable for this role?
A background in businesses undergoing rapid growth is desirable, along with commercial awareness and the ability to influence decision-making.
What communication skills are necessary for this role?
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for effectively presenting financial plans and insights to team members and stakeholders.
How does the company support employee development in this role?
The company supports employee development by providing opportunities for beer training and internationally-recognised Cicerone qualifications, along with additional pay for each level passed.
What benefits do employees receive in this role?
Benefits include company shares, a bonus scheme, pension enhancements, a 4-week sabbatical every five years, discounts on products, additional holiday days, and various health and wellness programs.