Finance & Commercial Manager

We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Finance & Commercial Manager to drive financial planning, performance monitoring, and commercial insight across a growing services business based in Lancashire. This pivotal role will support ambitious goals to double turnover within 2-3 years.

This role is vital to setting up robust financial controls, improving visibility across the business, and supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Reporting
  • Prepare and present weekly sales and revenue forecasts
  • Own the production of monthly and annual Profit & Loss statements
  • Develop and maintain cashflow reports and working capital analysis
  • Manage weekly and monthly accounting processes
  • Lead insurance tracking and cost allocation
• Commercial Insight & Strategy
  • Deliver commercial analysis to drive revenue and margin improvements
  • Conduct a bottom-up review of overheads
  • Provide insights from business performance with a focus on increased profitability
• Operational Finance
  • Oversee financials for business services
  • Support cost allocation and operational expenses
  • Set up and implement an accounting timetable and reporting structure
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Take responsibility for change management, delivering growth through focussed MI as part of an effective SLT.
  • Support the senior leadership team with commercial and operational insight
  • Supervise and develop the small accounts team (2 transactional finance staff)
  • Collaborate with the customer service and sales teams -ensuring critical data integrity
  • Report into a transitioning leadership team
• Governance & Planning
  • Support year-end reporting, including audit prep and statutory compliance
  • Drive structured management meetings with timely and accurate reporting
  • Assist with long-term financial planning aligned with the company's growth ambitions

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred
• Strong understanding of operational businesses and commercial finance
• Proven experience in forecasting, cashflow, and P&L management
• Ability to build structure and implement financial systems and controls
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to influence strategic decisions
• Experience leading small finance teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and business partnering skills with the ability to manage staff to get results.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Share option
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Free parking
• Flexible and hybrid working if required