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 Kay @ Axon Moore.