Senior Commercial Finance Manager South Manchester (Hybrid) £65-70k + Bonus Retail SME Axon Moore have exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial retail business to recruit a commercially focused Senior Commercial Finance Manager / FP&A Lead. This is a high-impact role working closely with C-suite playing a key part in driving profitability, improving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Operating in a fast-paced, product-led environment, you'll act as a true business partner across Finance, Sales, and Merchandising, using data and insight to influence outcomes and drive growth.The Role:Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling monthly forecasts
Own weekly cash flow forecasting, working closely with stakeholders across the business
Provide analysis and recommendations on forward purchasing and supplier commitments
Commercial Performance
Review trading performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities
Deliver clear, actionable insight to improve margin and overall contribution
Actively challenge assumptions and performance in weekly trading meetings
Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to evaluate new product ranges, pricing strategies, and sales channels
Stock & Margin Management
Work closely with Merchandising to agree stock landed costs and provisioning assumptions
Provide insight into stock performance, margin trends, and working capital impact
Cost Control & Profitability
Monitor overhead spend, analysing variances and identifying opportunities to improve EBITDA
Support cost efficiency initiatives across the business
Reporting & Financial Control
Lead monthly reporting, delivering clear and concise commentary to senior stakeholders
Prepare detailed variance analysis with meaningful insight
Support month-end close and review of balance sheet reconciliations
Provide technical accounting support where required
Project manage the year-end audit process
Projects & Stakeholder Management
Support a range of strategic and operational finance projects
Act as the key contact for an outsourced finance function
Build strong cross-functional relationships to support decision-making and resolve financial queries
About You:
Strong experience in FP&A or commercial finance, preferably within retail, e-commerce, or a product-led business
Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insight
Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Why Apply?
High-visibility role with direct exposure to the CEO
Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence key decisions
Broad, commercially focused position with real impact
Fast-growing, dynamic retail environment
For more information please apply to this advert or contact Danny Moore.
