Commercial Finance Manager

Overview

Strategic finance leader driving reporting, forecasting, and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• forecasting
• financial reporting
• compliance reporting
• audit coordination
• process improvement

Tasks

-Lead annual budgeting processes across departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives -Manage insurance and premises-related financial submissions -Identify and implement best practices to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. -Own short- and long-term forecasting, providing scenario planning and risk analysis -Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams, acting as a trusted advisor. -Oversee payroll, expense management, and credit control functions. -Review and manage client contracts and payment terms to ensure profitability and commercial alignment. -Manage reconciliations, audit preparation, and working capital processes. -Lead preparation of statutory and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness -Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, including depreciation schedules -Optimise invoicing procedures and ensure robust credit management. -Provide actionable commercial insights to drive decision-making and departmental growth. -Support preparation of monthly management accounts, board packs, and cash flow reporting -Lead cross-functional finance projects aligned to business strategy. -Act as primary contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies -Oversee VAT returns, CIS, R&D claims, P11D submissions, and other compliance obligations -Deliver meaningful insights on financial performance, KPIs, EBITDA, and variance analysis -Manage statutory accounts, VAT returns, CIS, R&D claims, and other compliance reporting -Enhance data integrity and reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making. -Monitor and track project performance against budgets and forecasts. -Support the leadership team with ad hoc analysis and strategic decision support. -Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and systems.

Requirements

• advanced excel
• xero
• chartered accountant
• financial modelling
• business partnering
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Strong business partnering skills. Confidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making -Track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices -Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail -Experience in building and managing relationships with stakeholders and external partners -Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in progressively senior finance roles -High levels of integrity, accountability, and professional judgement -Proven track record in a Commercial/Senior Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner role, ideally in a corporate or large-scale enterprise/LSE, would consider SME environment experience -Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability; strong proficiency with accounting software (Xero preferred) -Excellent communication skills and able to translate financial data into clear, commercial insights -Exposure to utilities, construction, or infrastructure industries (advantageous but not essential) -Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business (desirable). -Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS, taxation, and compliance requirements. -Demonstrable experience in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting -Strong background in management accounting and financial modelling, with ability to provide actionable insights that support growth and cost optimisation -Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and strong analytical ability -Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). -Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented -Collaborator with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation

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Benefits

-2% above national minimum for employers contribution to your auto-enrolment pension fund -Favorable refer a friend reward scheme -Companywide salary review each year -Funding of relevant professional qualifications and memberships in line with our company Training and Professional Memberships Policy should this be desired or required for your role. -Companywide team events including a Summer team building day and Christmas party. -Flexible hybrid working currently set at 3:2 (office/site to home working) -Health & Lifestyle Rewards Scheme with Benenden Health (including discounts at 3500+ retailers including supermarkets, 24/7 GP service for you and your family, access to private healthcare and more) -An additional day per year earnt after 3 consecutive years of employment, capped at 30 days excluding bank holidays. -Enhanced annual leave provisions and Company sick pay

About Veriflo Limited

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