Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager Greater Manchester £65-75k Nigel Wright are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading UK based FMCG business renowned for its strong brand, ambitious growth plans and high-performance culture. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a highly visible role, partnering with senior stakeholders and directly influencing business performance. Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving profitability, supporting strategic decision-making and delivering meaningful commercial insight across the organisation. The Opportunity As Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a key finance business partner to senior operational, commercial and marketing stakeholders, helping shape trading decisions and future growth strategies. Key responsibilities include:

• Commercial ownership of the UK P&L, including budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting
• Leading financial planning processes and ensuring alignment with wider business objectives
• Providing insightful analysis of revenue, margins and profitability drivers
• Developing financial models, forecasts and scenario planning to support strategic decisions
• Identifying risks and opportunities to maximise business performance
• Producing clear, meaningful reporting and KPI dashboards for senior leadership
• Partnering closely with commercial, marketing and trading teams to influence decision-making
• Supporting pricing, promotional and investment decisions through robust financial analysis
• Building and evaluating business cases, ensuring strong commercial returns
• Leading regular performance reviews and providing actionable recommendations
• Driving continuous improvements in finance processes, systems and reporting
• Supporting and developing junior finance team members where appropriate About You We're looking for an ambitious, commercially focused finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving, data-led environment. You'll bring:
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Strong commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering experience
• A proven ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial insight
• Experience building financial models, forecasts and investment appraisals
• Strong Excel and reporting systems experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, driven and solutions-focused mindset Why Apply?
• Join a highly successful and recognisable FMCG business with significant scale
• Play a genuinely influential role with exposure to senior leadership
• High-profile position offering broad commercial exposure and strategic involvement
• Opportunity to shape business performance and contribute to future growth
• Collaborative, ambitious and high-performing culture
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation
• Hybrid working environment and competitive reward package This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional looking to accelerate their career within a progressive FMCG organisation where finance is viewed as a true strategic partner.