Commercial Finance Manager

Forge Holiday Group Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide strategic financial insight and support with decision making in a fast-paced environment. Join a high performing finance team and play a key role in driving commercial success!

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
• Working Policy: Flexible hybrid-working policy, with a minimum of two days a week from our Chester head office.
• Reports to: Director of Strategy and Finance, UK Agency
• Contract Type: 18-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to turn into a permanent position.

About Us

The Forge Holiday Group encompasses Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays, UKcaravans4hire and Bachcare in New Zealand. We unite under four core company values that serve as the foundation of everything we do: Being One Team, Owning It, Communicating Honestly, Learning, Growing, and Innovating. These values ensure we remain true to our original ethos and ensure we stay true to our Customers, Owners and colleagues alike.

About the Commercial Finance Manager role:

As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will help drive the commercial and strategic direction of the business to deliver future growth and value. Your role is pivotal in bringing an independent perspective focused on proactive and actionable commercial insights. You will challenge and support the business to ensure they are delivering value effectively and ultimately change commercial outcomes for the better across the Group.

Although this role is an 18-month fixed-term contract, 99.9% of top performers have successfully transitioned into permanent positions within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Business Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive and strategic overview of business performance, communicating risks and opportunities clearly and promptly to key stakeholders and driving changes that make a positive business impact.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead in the budgeting and forecasting process, testing business assumptions and securing stakeholder buy-in.
• Business Partnering: Manage a robust business partnering function, providing exceptional support, insight, and challenge across all departments.
• Project Evaluation: Oversee the evaluation of projects to ensure alignment with company strategy and prioritisation.
• Finance Coordination: Collaborate with other finance leaders to ensure an aligned and coordinated finance function.
• Market Monitoring: Continuously monitor the external market, providing insights into existing and potential new markets.
• Special Projects: Support the leadership team with ad-hoc special projects as required.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for those who can share in our company goals, values and ethos, who can grow alongside us and whose skills can aid our ongoing success.

The ideal Commercial Finance Manager will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience in Commercial Finance, Strategy, Corporate Development, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership qualities with an ability to effectively influence leaders across the business.
• Effective delegation and time management skills with an ability to focus to ensure you are making a meaningful positive impact on business outcomes.
• Exceptional logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly.
• Strong commercial awareness and hands-on approach to finding solutions.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, able to meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptable to change and challenges.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.

Forge Holiday Groups Company Benefits

• Access to our annual STIP (annual company-wide bonus) scheme with an additional 10% of your salary
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Plus, an additional day off for your Birthday
• Plus, an additional two volunteering days per year
• An enhanced maternity and paternity policy
• Employee discounts and benefits with your wellbeing at the centre
• Comprehensive training and development programs to set you up for success.
• Study support for additional qualifications, courses and accreditations.
• Numerous dedicated wellbeing initiatives and access to 24/7 mental health support
• On-site gym at our Chester HQ

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage and welcome our people to bring their authentic and best selves to work every day. We know the power that comes from different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognise the role diversity plays in achieving our goals as a business. We actively welcome applications from as wide a range of backgrounds as possible. If you need any particular support or accommodations as part of your application process, please get in touch - our recruitment team are happy to help.

Apply now to be a part of our inclusive and supportive work environment, where you'll find excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development!