Assistant Commercial Finance Manager

Manchester

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you a commercially savvy finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment?

Do you excel at building strong relationships and driving financial performance?

We are seeking a talented Commercial Manager to join a fantastic brand and a fast-paced and commercial team with the goal of providing accurate, timely, and actionable commercial insights.

Customer relationships are vital in this role, so the successful candidate must be confident in presenting to and building relationships with B2B customers.

Industry experience in any of the following or similar would be highly desirable: Facilities Management, Hospitality, Catering, Food Service, Restaurants, or Hotels.

What will the role involve?

• Deliver straightforward, clear, and high-quality management accounts (P&L) to inform management decisions.
• Consistently identify and present opportunities for profit improvement, such as pricing adjustments and cost savings.
• Support profit-driving initiatives across F&B, labour, sundries and deal cost margins.
• Provide commercial analysis on tariff increases, contract pricing and market insights.
• Partner with FP&A teams to ensure consistent and accurate reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong, productive relationships with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and other departments to achieve financial goals.
• Engage with clients at all levels, delivering presentations and managing questions in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets, and generate weekly flash forecast reports with high-quality analysis to support the P&L.

Ideal Skills and Experience

• Industry experience in any of the following is highly desirable: Facilities Management, Hospitality, Catering, Food Service, Restaurants, or Hotels.
• Engage with clients at all levels, delivering presentations and managing questions in a fast-paced environment.
• A Commercial mindset and the ability to influence Stakeholders and drive positive change
• Proven experience in business partnering
• Analytical mindset with ability to problem-solve

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