Commercial Finance Manager

📍 Based in Banbury, Oxfordshire

💷 up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Fully On-site

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for driving performance, improving processes, and leading high-performing teams? We're seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting operational finance, commercial insight, and cash flow strategy.

The Opportunity

This newly created role, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, is ideal for someone from a commercial finance or FP&A background who's ready to broaden their scope and make a real impact. You'll lead and support the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams, while also owning key financial processes including forecasting, FX management, duty deferment, and commercial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Supervision

Lead and support the AP and AR teams
Ensure prompt and accurate processing of invoices and customer/supplier queries
Drive efficiency and improvements in transactional finance processes
4 Direct Reports -
Finance administrator, purchase ledger administrator x2, group credit controller.Operational Finance & Compliance

Manage the Duty Deferment Account and HMRC payments
Oversee compliance for Bonded Warehouse operations
Approve and ensure timely bank reconciliationsCash Flow & FX Management

Lead short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting
Own FX exposure and manage effective hedging strategiesBudgeting & Forecasting

Prepare P&L forecasts with business stakeholders
Support the annual budgeting process with robust financial models and insightsRebates Management

Oversee rebate reconciliations and sign off on new agreements in line with commercial policyOther

Support ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a similar finance management or commercial finance role
Strong expertise in cash flow management, forecasting, AP/AR processes
Familiarity with bonded warehouse operations and HMRC duty deferment (desirable)
Experience leading teams and delivering process improvements

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and communication skills
High attention to detail and analytical thinking
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
Confident managing multiple priorities under pressure

Benefits

23 days holiday + UK bank holidays (increase at 5 years)
Holiday buying scheme (after probation)
Cycle scheme (after probation)
Life insurance
Annual performance-related bonus (after probation)
Health Cash Plan (after 1 year), covering:
Dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, health screening
Employee perks portal and optional family cover
On-site training and excellent career development prospects
Free parking, modern facilities, and regular social events

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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