Exciting new opportunity to join a growing SME as a Commercial Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Perfect opportunity for someone who has lots of analysis/ commercial experience either from industry or maybe someone with a Corportate Finance background. Client Details My client are a growing SME who have huge growth plans on the horizon, hence recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager who can come in and set up processes to help in their strategic decision making. Description Manage the company's financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Create annual budgets, long-term forecasts, and multi-year financial models Provide financial insights to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Prepare and deliver detailed management reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and dashboard metrics Collaborate with business units to optimise financial outcomes and drive accountability Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing financial guidance for strategic initiatives and decision-making Evaluate investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and potential M&A activities Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial implications are considered in business strategies Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the team and across departments Ensure continuous improvement of FP&A tools, processes, and methodologies Enhance financial planning systems and tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy Leverage business intelligence and analytics platforms to deliver real-time insights Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability Monitor and manage financial risks Profile Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Demonstrable experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance Able to operate effectively in both SME / high growth environments Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analytics Strong knowledge of FP&A tools and ERP systems Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders Utilities / Financial Services / renewable energy sector awareness is desireable but not essential Job Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working (3 days on average in office) Pension Holidays Other benefits to be discussed