Commercial Finance Manager

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You'll join a leading UK and Northern Ireland-based business. The company is investing in people and systems to scale the business and is driven to maintain its success.
Your new roleAs the Commercial Finance Manager, you will drive the financial performance and operational efficiency of the fleet maintenance division. Reporting to the FD/MD and working closely with the Head of Operations, you will:

• Commercial Oversight & Budget Management: Own the division's financial performance by monitoring spend against contract budgets, building tools and dashboards to forecast and track cost metrics, and reporting key financial performance indicators.
• Process Efficiency & Departmental Review: Analyse and streamline current processes to address inefficiencies, enhance cross-team accountability, and enable first-rate use of systems to improve margins.
• Vendor Commercial Performance & Product Development: Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure contractual agreements are cost-effective and support the development and pricing of value-added maintenance products.
• Collaboration & Influence: Work across teams to align financial goals with operational realities, deliver clear commercial reports, and support strategic decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience: 7-10+ years in a commercially focused operations, finance, or cost-control role, preferably with P&L responsibility and managing vendor spend in service-led or cost-sensitive sectors.
• Skills & Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel, familiarity with tools such as Power BI and ERP/reporting systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX or NAV preferred), and a process-led mindset with any process improvement experience (Six Sigma, Lean) being a plus
• Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and influencing skills, a methodical and detail-conscious approach, a proactive drive to challenge the status quo, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a complex environment.

What you'll get in return

• Impact & Ownership: A central role in a business-critical department, where you will help shape the strategic direction of the maintenance division and drive significant process improvements.
• Growth Opportunities: Direct access to leadership, involvement in high-level financial decision-making, and a chance to build a scalable model that supports long-term margins.
• Competitive Environment: Join an ambitious, transforming business with a supportive culture that values efficiency, collaboration, and innovation, all while travelling occasionally within the UK.

What you need to do now

• Apply Today: Prepare your resume and cover letter highlighting your experience in cost control, budgeting, process improvement, and vendor management.
• Step Up: Take this opportunity to become the commercial backbone of a vital department in a growing company-click apply and share how you can propel our maintenance division to new levels of success.

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