Commercial Finance Manager
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About the Role
Commercial Finance Manager
Leeds, West Yorkshire (M62 Corridor)
FMCG Manufacturing | High-Growth Business | Strategic Role
A highly respected and fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to join its leadership team. With an ambitious five-year strategic growth plan underway, this is a key appointment that will play a central role in driving profitability, operational efficiency and long-term performance. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and partnering closely with senior operational leaders, you will act as the commercial finance lead across the manufacturing function.
The Role
This is not a traditional reporting role. You will be the financial voice within operations — translating data into insight and influencing key business decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality financial analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency and cost control
- Producing insightful monthly reporting with clear commercial commentary
- Leading balance sheet reviews and fixed cost analysis
- Evaluating capex investments and conducting financial appraisals
- Supporting and challenging operational teams on margin, cost and performance
- Monitoring continuous improvement initiatives
- Enhancing controls, reporting accuracy and financial processes
- Driving a strong costing culture across the business
This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy within a growing organisation.
The Candidate
You will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong operational finance and costing experience
- Commercial acumen and the confidence to influence stakeholders
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean environments
- Excellent Excel and data analysis capability
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments
This role would suit an ambitious Commercial Finance Manager or a Finance Business Partner ready to take the next step in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
The Opportunity
- High-visibility role within a growing FMCG business
- Genuine strategic influence
- Opportunity to drive operational performance
- Career progression within a stable and expanding organisation
If you are looking for a commercially focused finance role where you can add real value and influence business performance, this is an excellent opportunity.