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Finrox Recruitment • TRAFFIC • Hertfordshire, St. Albans, United Kingdom • 3w ago

Job Title: Commercial Finance Manager

Location: St Albans (3 days in the office)

Length: 6 months, fixed term.

Reports to: Finance Director

About Us

Our client is a high-growth, consumer-led brand with a current turnover of £13 million and ambitious plans for continued expansion. Their products are loved by customers across the UK and beyond, and their passionate team drives innovation, quality, and performance in everything they do. Based in St Albans, they pride ourselves on our friendly, down-to-earth culture where ambitious individuals thrive and make a real impact.

The Role

This is a key commercial role at the heart of the finance team. As Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in providing financial insight and strategic guidance across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across operations, marketing, and leadership, you will own and drive analysis that supports decision-making, performance improvement, and growth.

You will take ownership of month-end and year-end processes, contribute to the 2026 budgeting process, and be instrumental in developing and embedding a new commercial tool aimed at enhancing financial insights and visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, insight, and timeliness
Business partner with non-finance teams (especially operations) to provide clear financial guidance and challenge where needed
Produce robust analysis on trading performance, margin, and cost drivers to support commercial decisions
Lead the preparation of the 2026 budget and support forecasting processes throughout the year
Support and help drive the implementation of a new commercial finance tool, working cross-functionally to ensure it delivers actionable insight
Drive process improvements and support financial discipline as the business scales
Provide ad-hoc commercial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders

About You

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a commercial finance role.
Strong analytical mindset, able to turn complex data into actionable insight
Excellent communication skills and confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised, hands-on and proactive - comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business
Ambitious, friendly, and a team player - ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact

What We Offer

A dynamic and growing business where your work truly matters
A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team culture
Hybrid working: 3 days in our modern St Albans office

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