Commercial Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for the catering industry? Do you have a keen eye for commercial strategy, financial planning, and business growth? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team!

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive the financial success and strategic growth of our business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is commercially focused, and has experience in managing financial performance within the food services or catering sector. Your leadership, financial acumen, and strategic vision will be crucial in identifying revenue opportunities, building key partnerships, and ensuring operational efficiency across the business.

What You'll Do:

1. Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth:
   Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize commercial opportunities and meet revenue targets.
   Collaborate with senior management to align commercial objectives with business goals.
2. Sales & Business Development:
   Lead the sales team to identify new business opportunities, nurture client relationships, and close deals.
   Develop and execute strategies to penetrate new markets and expand the customer base.
3. Contract Negotiation & Risk Management:
   Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with clients, suppliers, and partners to optimize profitability and mitigate risks.
   Ensure all contractual agreements are legally sound and align with business objectives.
4. Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring:
   Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to assess commercial performance and identify areas for improvement.
   Monitor KPIs and develop action plans to address deviations from targets.
5. Risk Management:
   Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks impacting business operations or financial outcomes.
   Implement risk management processes to safeguard the organization’s interests.
6. Team Leadership & Development:
   Lead and guide the commercial team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
   Mentor team members to ensure high performance.
7. Stakeholder Management:
   Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
   Represent the company at meetings, conferences, and networking events.

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience: Minimum 10+ years of commercial experience with a strong focus on finance management, preferably within the catering, hospitality, or food services industry.
2. Skills: Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to turn complex data into actionable business insights.
3. Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
4. Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive commercial success.
5. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is a plus).
6. Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Competencies & Skills:

1. Strong understanding of sales, marketing, and procurement principles.
2. Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
3. Advanced financial modelling expertise and ability to make data-driven decisions.
4. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to shifting business priorities.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
7. Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
8. Negotiation, influencing, and cross-cultural awareness skills.

Ready to take your career to the next level with us?

If you’re a strategic thinker, results-driven, and passionate about finance in the catering industry, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a key player in driving our success.