Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Location: Nantwich England
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Our client based in Nantwich, are seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Commercial Finance Manager / Head of Finance to lead the finance function and support the continued growth of the business.
This role is far more than traditional accounting and reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing project profitability, improving operational efficiency, strengthening financial controls, and providing meaningful commercial insight to support business decisions.
The position would suit someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, digging into costs and margins, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping drive overall business performance.
This is a senior role within a growing SME environment and will involve both strategic and hands-on responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Finance & Analysis
Analyse project profitability, margins, and operational performance
Investigate cost overruns, inefficiencies, and margin leakage
Develop and improve costing models, pricing analysis, and profitability reporting
Produce KPI dashboards and management reporting
Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and forecasting
Deliver meaningful commercial insights to senior managementFinancial Management
Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy
Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors
Support year-end and audit processesOperational & Efficiency Improvement
Work closely with operational teams to improve efficiency and accountability
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement
Improve reporting systems and business visibility
Help develop operational KPIs and performance metricsWhat Success Looks Like
Improved visibility of project and business profitability
Stronger financial controls and reporting
On time monthly management accounts
Better operational accountability and KPI tracking
Improved margins and efficiency across the business
A scalable and commercially focused finance functionRequirements
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified preferred
Qualified by experience candidates with strong commercial backgrounds will also be considered
Strong commercial finance and analytical capability
Experience with project costing, margin analysis, and KPI reporting
Excellent understanding of operational and business performance drivers
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience
Advanced Excel and financial systems capability
Experience improving processes and operational efficiency
Ability to work closely with both finance and operational teams
Strong communication and leadership skills
Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environmentBenefits
Salary- £60,000- £70,000
Profit related bonus
Healthcare Cash plan
Pension
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