Commercial Finance Manager

An opportunity to work with a fantastic travel brand in Oxfordshire on an initial 6 month FTC, with the potential to go permanent after. This role sits within a Commercial team, and will take direct responsibility for 2 Commercial Finance Analysts. Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, main responsibilities will include:

• Developing and articulating a clear understanding of business drivers, KPI's and indicators across multiple business units.
• Being accountable for development and preparation of divisional trading/KPI reports.
• Commentating on divisional performance vs budget, as well as delivering analysis of results through real-time, short term reporting and business reviews.
• Strategic and commercial decision support.
• Financial analysis and modelling.
• Undertaking pricing and gross margin reviews.
• Providing commercial and financial insight/analysis on new product developments.
• Ensuring financial targets bonuses and other schemes are tracked and that targets are aligned to business performance.
• Cost of sales analysis including tracking the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on business performance.
• Reviewing and challenging monthly/quarterly/annual P&L performance. of multiple business units.
• Tracking and forecasting performance of each division.
• Providing support for the five year strategic plan.
• Ad hoc financial reviews and investigations as required.

Key Requirements:

• Degree level education or equivalent.
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy and detail.
• Strong commercial acumen and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally.
• Knowledge of the Private Equity model.

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