Commercial Finance Manager

Job Description Commercial Finance Manager Burton-on-TrentFull-time, Permanent | Rapidly Growing Engineering BusinessAlexander Daniels are proud to be partnering with a fast-growing, innovative engineering company who are on an exciting journey of expansion. Were looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join their leadership team in Burton-on-Trent, taking ownership of financial performance across two divisions and driving real impact across the business.This role is far from just reporting the numbers youll be the Finance Directors right hand, a trusted business partner to operational leaders, and the go-to person for turning data into decisions. Youll also get the opportunity to shape processes, mentor a small team, and influence strategy in a business that truly values finance at the heart of decision-making.What youll be doing:Take ownership of management reporting across two divisions.Partner with project managers, influencing budgets, spend, and profitability.Lead and develop a small, ambitious finance team.Drive month-end close, including reconciliations and adjustments.Unlock cash and working capital improvements through smarter billing processes.Deliver deep-dive financial analysis to support margin growth and operational efficiency.Oversee overhead reporting, cash forecasts, and strategic financial planning.Collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring finance drives better decision-making.What were looking for:A fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA).Experience within a project-based environment (engineering, construction, facilities or similar).Strong Excel and systems knowledge someone who can make numbers talk.A natural communicator who enjoys business partnering and working closely with non-finance stakeholders.Willingness to travel to other sites a couple of times a month.Energy, adaptability, and the confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, growing business.This is an opportunity to join a business thats going places where your input wont just be appreciated, it will directly shape the future of the company.

Created: 2025-12-16