Rutherford Cross is pleased to be exclusively partnered with a PE-backed FMCG business in Lanarkshire to appoint the newly created role of Commercial Finance Manager. Reporting to a well-tenured Finance Director, this represents a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified (will consider qualified / PQ / QBE) commercially focused accountant to join a growing business at an important point in its growth trajectory and lead on various commercial elements.

We are happy to consider qualified / part-qualified / QBE accountants provided the experience is relevant. We are also happy to consider first-movers from the profession from either Audit or Accounts Prep. My client is happy to provide study support, and alongside a competitive base salary, they offer hybrid working, a bonus, and a further benefits package. Ideally, we are seeking to engage with commercially focused accountants who have a robust track record of dealing with non-financial stakeholders.

This role will be the commercial teams' key finance business partner, providing analysis to drive actions and lead profit growth.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Commercial Teams on wholesale, contract catering, and retail supply contracts
• Partnering with the National Account Managers on Pricing / Margin information
• Analysing contract & client performance
• Influencing key stakeholders on commercial information and producing meaningful analysis to influence business decision-making
• Challenging stakeholders when required on Budget/Forecast information
• Improving Commercial Reporting and MI
• P+L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet analysis and reconciliation
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting, including Board Pack supporting documentation
• Customer rebate calculation and reconciliations
• Ad hoc reporting

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [email protected].

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.