Commercial Finance Manager at BMI Group

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Month End Processes, Business Partnering, Sales Advice, Manufacturing Advice, Standard Costing, Inventory Management, Production Recovery, ERP Systems, HFM, SAP, Scenario Modelling, Financial Modelling

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow. Elevate Your Career: Commercial Finance Manager - Your Path to a successful Commercial Finance career. This Commercial Finance Manager position in Milton Keynes, reporting directly to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, is your accelerated path. A key aspect of this opportunity is to drive continuous improvement in our month end processes and develop & evolve the business performance insight into our commercial P&L financial performances. You will gain genuine opportunities to partner the business on numerous commercial decision support initiatives to enable the delivery of our transformation plans. These include providing commercial guidance on sales & rebate volume/ pricing, production plant cost efficiency modelling & product contribution margin product modelling. Your key stakeholder groups will include, but not limited to: BMI UKI sales / plant business leaders, functional operational planning teams, the financial control team & our BMI group finance team. We are in the midst of an enticing business transformation programme to deliver sustainable & enduring profitability, business growth & a sustainable cash positive position. This presents an unique opportunity for an experienced commercial finance business partner to be part of our transformational journey to enable the delivery of our current and future transformation plans & initiatives. As the Commercial Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will be: FINANCIAL REPORTING & INSIGHTS Lead the end-to-end month-end close process for sales and production, ensuring accuracy in sales, variable costs, stock, and inventory. Generate key performance insights on category contribution margins and overall P&L performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and present weekly and monthly performance reports for leadership, including sales bridges and commercial P&L packs. Streamline and automate month-end processes to improve efficiency and reduce non-value-added activities. Support the HoCF in compiling business led margin performance insight into the LT monthly commercial P&L pack. STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERING Act as a trusted advisor to our plant and sales teams, providing expert financial guidance and challenging stakeholders to optimise performance, inventories and FCoP. Partner with plant managers to drive a focus on unit variable costs (UVCs), ensuring cost control and achieving efficiency targets. Provide guidance and decision support to the sales team, helping them optimise product mix, volume, and pricing to drive profitable growth. Support key commercial decisions with financial modeling and scenario analysis for initiatives like new shift patterns or continuous improvement projects. Support the HoCF in compiling business led margin performance insight into the LT monthly commercial P&L pack. CONTRACT & REBATE MANAGEMENT Oversee the accrual and processing of sales rebates and plant costs. Lead the annual customer rebate calculation process in collaboration with the Head of Commercial Finance and the Accounts Receivable team. Develop sophisticated rebate models that protect and enhance product contribution margins PLANNING & FORECASTING (FP&A) Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for P&L segments, ensuring submissions are timely and accurate. Challenge sales and production forecasts to ensure they are realistic and aligned with overall business goals. Key and active lead in submitting P&L group budgets and forecasts in a timely manner. Partner with stakeholders to develop meaningful KPIs that link operational performance to financial outcomes, such as sales mix decisions that enrich contribution margins or transportation metrics that drive freight cost efficiencies. Your key skills and experience will include: Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or CIMA). Credible examples of streamlining month end processes and removing non value added activities. Credible & proven successes as a commercial business partner within sales and / or manufacturing environments. (Exposure to supporting business in offering expert sales and manufacturing advice that drives sustainable profitability). Standard costing, inventory, production recovery experience & knowledge. Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools HFM / SAP, ideally SAP S4/HANA. Proven commercial partnering skills that aid the business to drive sustainable cost savings, efficiencies and /or sales growth in order to generate improving profitability. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. What if / Scenario modelling experiences. If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience. Benefits We offer a range of benefits that include: A competitive base salary Substantial bonus Private medical insurance – dependant on role Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8% Income protection and life insurance EAP program A host of other benefits such as cycle to work scheme and EV scheme. About BMI BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe. With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients. Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world. We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve. We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting ukrecruitment@bmigroup.com. #LI-PL1 A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be. Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us. BMI Group is not just a world leader in the supply of total roofing systems. It is a place where people can reach their full potential. We have operations all round the world, and a wide range of different job roles and opportunities to offer. With our global resources, local knowledge, and commitment to career development, we are geared to enable you to succeed. We encourage our employees to constantly look at ways to improve themselves, our products, and the processes we use. Then we help them to make it happen. From our knowledgeable sales advisors to our digital specialists, our technical experts to our skilled factory workers, we value every role. But it is the connection that we have as a team where the real magic happens. Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.

Responsibilities

The manager will lead the end-to-end month-end close process for sales and production, generating key performance insights on contribution margins and P&L performance while streamlining processes. Key duties also involve acting as a trusted advisor to sales and plant teams, providing financial guidance, supporting commercial decisions, and overseeing contract and rebate management.