Commercial Finance Manager
<p><strong>Commercial Finance Manager</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Sheffield / hybrid – 3 days per week in office</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> competitive</li><li><strong>Department:</strong> Finance</li><li><strong>Reports to:</strong> Financial Controller</li></ul> <p><strong>Make a real commercial impact. Shape the future of Finance.</strong></p> <p>At <strong>Vivedia</strong>, we put families and customers at the heart of everything we do. Guided by trust, dependability, and doing the right thing, we’re transforming how our business operates – and Finance is right at the centre of that journey.</p> <p>We’re now looking for a <strong>Commercial Finance Manager</strong> to play a pivotal role in strengthening commercial insight, improving cost control, and modernising how Finance supports the business. This is far more than a reporting role, it’s about influencing decisions, driving performance, and helping shape a future-focused Finance function.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>As Commercial Finance Manager, you’ll be the trusted commercial partner to our Engineering and operational teams. You’ll combine hands-on financial delivery with strategic insight, helping the business move from manual processes to automated, real-time financial intelligence.</p> <p>You’ll own key areas of management reporting and analysis while leading improvements that enhance visibility, accountability, and performance across the organisation.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Acting as the commercial finance partner to Engineering and operational teams</li><li>Improving cost visibility, control, and performance tracking across projects and BAU activity</li><li>Developing robust project costing, margin analysis, and performance insight</li><li>Influencing commercial decision-making through clear, timely insight and constructive challenge</li><li>Owning areas of the P&L, including variance analysis and insightful commentary</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across Finance, including the adoption of automation and AI</li><li>Working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure strong governance and financial control</li><li>Helping design and embed a scalable Finance function to support future growth</li></ul> <p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Line manage and develop Accounts Assistants as roles evolve through automation</li><li>Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and move the team away from manual processing</li><li>Embed a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement</li></ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA – essential)</li><li>Strong management accounting and analytical capability</li><li>Proven experience partnering with operational teams (Engineering exposure is a plus)</li><li>Excellent commercial judgement with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders</li><li>Experience driving process improvement and efficiency in evolving or transforming environments</li><li>Comfortable working at pace while maintaining strong control</li><li>Experience in project-based, stock, or WIP environments is desirable</li><li>A mindset focused on outcomes and performance, not just process</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Join Vivedia?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Play a central role in a transforming Finance function</li><li>Have real influence on business performance and decision-making</li><li>Work in an environment that values integrity, trust, and doing the right thing</li><li>Be part of a business investing in automation, AI, and continuous improvement</li><li>Develop your leadership skills while shaping the future of Finance</li></ul> <p><strong>Ready to make Finance matter?</strong></p> <p>If you’re a commercially-minded finance leader who wants to go beyond the numbers and truly influence how a business performs, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><br /></p>