Commercial Finance Manager

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More about the Team   

The Commercial Office Finance Team are a core part of Group Support Services. They are now looking to recruit a Commercial Financial Manager on a Permanent basis.   

More about the role   

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Commercial Ventures team, supporting ModularWise (MW) and The Hire Place (THP), while playing a key role in strengthening financial insight and decision-making across a growing commercial portfolio. 

This is not a traditional management accounting role. You'll combine strong financial control with forward-looking commercial insight, partnering closely with the MW and THP Managing Directors to improve performance, drive better decisions and support growth. 

The role also offers a significant opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director to shape how finance supports the wider commercial businesses - enhancing reporting, processes and decision-making at pace. 

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.     
For more information, please download the job description.    

More about you   

You're a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with a strong track record in senior finance roles. You're not just technically sound - you're a builder of teams, systems and processes. You thrive in environments where you can make things better, faster and smarter.   

Experience in management and statutory reporting in addition to strong Excel skills is highly essential.  

The successful candidate will have:   

• Proven experience leading and developing high performing finance teams
• Experience embedding new systems and automating processes reliant on complex, large‑volume data sets typical of FM environments (VBA and/or Python preferred).
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Strong technical accounting skills, including audit preparation and balance sheet control
• A successful track record as Financial Manager or equivalent senior role
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CCAB)   

Benefits   

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:   

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.   

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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