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Job DescriptionSenior 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.

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