A leading logistics and operations business is seeking a commercially minded and dynamic Commercial Finance Manager to support a diverse portfolio of high-profile transport contracts. If you're a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment this could be your next career move.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing  As a key member of the Finance team, you'll be responsible for delivering clear, accurate financial insights to both internal stakeholders and external clients. From core financial reporting to strategic input on improvement projects, this role gives you the opportunity to make a real impact across the transport function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to transport stakeholders across the business

• Produce weekly and monthly management accounts and insightful client reporting

• Deliver accurate budgets and forecasts with detailed variance analysis

• Investigate cost drivers and identify risks, opportunities, and improvements

• Lead internal and client-facing ad hoc reporting

• Support shared service teams with transactional processes and month-end reporting

• Ensure robust asset and cost controls, including audit and compliance

• Manage the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timely client payments

• Develop a deep understanding of transport operations and contractual obligations

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and track cost savings where applicable

About You  You're a confident finance professional who knows how to bridge the gap between operations and numbers. You take ownership, communicate effectively, and are always looking for ways to improve processes.

Your Skills And Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Strong background in operational finance or business partnering

• Exceptional analytical, planning, and organisational skills

• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

• Proactive and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills