My client, a leading UK wide retail organisation, are looking to hire a Commercial Finance Manager to join their close knit head office in Lancashire.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive and finance leadership, driving financial planning processes and supporting mergers and acquisitions through robust financial modelling.

You will be at the heart of business change, providing insightful analysis and reporting that empowers informed decision-making across the organisation. Prior experience in a listed company environment would be beneficial.

If you're looking for a true commercially-focused position, with one of the UK's most exciting brands, this is the perfect role!

What you'll do:

• Provide detailed analysis of multiple large datasets to identify trends and anomalies, supporting internal stakeholders with actionable insights into financial and operational performance.
• Build robust driver-based financial models including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for potential investment cases, considering impacts on the wider group.
• Track external analyst consensus against internal forecasts by preparing internal models that facilitate outlook discussions with external analysts.
• Produce innovative deliverables such as RNS announcements, external presentations, consensus data, market trends reports, and contribute to the annual report and accounts.
• Support the development of annual budgets, three-year plans, monthly informal forecasts, and formal full year reforecasts for the group.
• Drive improvements in forecasting and budgeting accuracy while maintaining cost efficiencies throughout the business.
• Provide regular KPI reporting, manage relevant datasets, and respond to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders to identify operational efficiencies or revenue growth opportunities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across departments to strengthen relationships within the Finance team and foster collaborative working practices.
• Mentor other team members by offering technical support and guidance to help develop their skills within the department.
• Adapt to evolving business objectives by taking on new tasks as required by the group's changing needs.

What you bring:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience gained within industry environments.
• Experience working in or alongside listed or private equity-backed businesses is highly desirable for this position.
• Demonstrable expertise in financial modelling including budgeting processes and forecasting techniques across complex organisations.
• Proven ability to analyse multiple large datasets critically using advanced commercial acumen to interpret key trends and anomalies.
• Strong relationship-building skills demonstrated through effective teamwork with cross-functional partners within finance and beyond.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities allowing you to convert complex technical information into clear outputs for diverse audiences.
• Advanced IT proficiency including Microsoft suite applications as well as relevant finance systems used for reporting and analysis.
• Self-motivated approach combined with eagerness to develop professionally within an entrepreneurial environment that values quick learning.
• Highly organised mindset enabling you to manage competing priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Open to working primarily on-site in Leyland (free parking).

To apply for this unique opportunity, please get in touch today!

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