Senior Commercial Finance Manager
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £85,000 - £100,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Up to £100K

An established, fast-growing consumer-led organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Manager to support a critical phase of commercial expansion. This role sits at the heart of customer and marketing decision-making, combining strategic insight with hands-on financial leadership.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping shape investment decisions through robust analysis, clear storytelling, and forward-looking forecasts. Managing and developing a small team, you’ll also contribute to broader initiatives designed to improve performance, governance, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities
* Operate as the lead finance partner to customer-facing and marketing functions
* Provide clarity on returns from customer investment and growth initiatives
* Take full ownership of marketing spend, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
* Deliver insight-led performance reporting to support commercial decisions
* Translate complex financial outcomes into clear, actionable messages for non-finance stakeholders
* Own forecasting and strategic input across delivery income and subscription-style revenue streams
* Support monthly reviews and planning cycles alongside FP&A and data analytics teams
* Lead, coach, and develop senior finance talent and early-career professionals
* Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement activity
Candidate Profile
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience
* Background in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or similarly data-intensive environments
* Demonstrable experience managing large investment budgets
* Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
* Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
* Collaborative leader with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset

What’s on Offer
* Salary range of £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits
* 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension
* Hybrid working model (typically 3 days onsite)
* High visibility role during a pivotal growth period
* Opportunity to influence customer strategy through close partnership with insight and analytics teams

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Company Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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