Commercial Finance Manager Finance Norwich
Posted 5 days 8 hours ago by Appello Careline Limited.
This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.
Start Date: April/May 2025 Appello Perks- 175 hours holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance - Family Cover
- Pension Scheme, up to 5% Company matched
- Discounts on groceries, shopping, holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more
- 24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app
- Family and friends' discounts on our services & products
- Free on-site parking
You will have proven experience in a Commercial Finance Manager role, preferably 3+ years in a medium to large organisation. You will also have significant experience in developing and presenting financial business cases to senior stakeholders.
You will have worked on projects involving process improvement, cost optimisation, or digital transformation and have exposure to working with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations. You will have gained the following professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, CPA.
Desired Qualities:
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial analysis and documentation.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and proposing innovative solutions.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborative and empathetic, with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain relationships.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
- Results-Oriented: Driven by achieving measurable outcomes and delivering value to the organisation.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commercial Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving financial performance, providing strategic insights, and supporting business growth. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments as the key Finance business partner for the MD of our Consumer brands based in Norwich.
A core focus of this role is the development of comprehensive financial reporting and business cases that provide clear insight and justification for proposed projects, ensuring decision-makers have the information required to evaluate investments. Leveraging financial modelling, data analysis, and risk assessment techniques to prepare cases that align with organisational goals and priorities is essential. These business cases are critical for securing funding, demonstrating ROI, and aligning resources effectively.
The role also involves identifying inefficiencies or opportunities within current processes and proposing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term strategic objectives. By collaborating across departments, the Commercial Finance Manager ensures that proposed solutions are feasible, practical, and add measurable value to the organisation.
Additionally, this role requires excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to ensure alignment between business units, IT teams, and external partners. The Commercial Finance Manager must present findings, proposals, and recommendations in a manner that is both detailed and accessible, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
The Commercial Finance Manager will be a proactive contributor to the organisation's growth and efficiency. Their efforts ensure that projects and initiatives are strategically planned, financially viable, and operationally successful, positioning the organisation to achieve its objectives in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
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OTHER INFORMATIONThis is an exciting time at the Appello group - we are a company on the move, and now is a perfect time to join our team. You'll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is continuing to expand.
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