Senior Commercial Finance Manager

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 / FPandA 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 and AnalysisLead the annual budgeting process and rolling monthly forecastsOwn weekly cash flow forecasting, working closely with stakeholders across the businessProvide analysis and recommendations on forward purchasing and supplier commitmentsCommercial PerformanceReview trading performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunitiesDeliver clear, actionable insight to improve margin and overall contributionActively challenge assumptions and performance in weekly trading meetingsPartner with Sales and Merchandising teams to evaluate new product ranges, pricing strategies, and sales channelsStock and Margin ManagementWork closely with Merchandising to agree stock landed costs and provisioning assumptionsProvide insight into stock performance, margin trends, and working capital impactCost Control and ..... full job details .....