Commercial Finance Manager

Role: Commercial Finance Manager Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent Salary: Up to £52,000 Company: EG Group About the Role: Cumberland Farms is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager – Planning to support the Head of Commercial Finance in delivering key reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, using financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making and drive business performance. This role will focus on identifying opportunities to improve profitability through sales growth, margin improvement and cost reduction. You’ll also play an important part in improving reporting processes, using data to identify trends and providing actionable insights to support senior management. Why Join Cumberland Farms? Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation Flexible working hours Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (dependent on role and business needs) Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Generous annual leave entitlement Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs One paid volunteering day per year Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge Free secure on-site parking Dress Down Fridays Free VDU eye test What you’ll be doing: Deliver weekly and monthly commercial reports and dashboards to monitor business performance. Manage budgeting and forecasting activities, including quarterly forecasting requirements. Analyse commercial performance and key performance indicators to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. Act as a key contact for commercial reporting and analysis, providing insight to support business decisions. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand performance, challenge results and identify opportunities for improvement. Identify gaps in existing processes and work cross-functionally to implement improvements. Present financial analysis and commercial insights to senior stakeholders to support effective decision-making. Contribute to ad hoc projects and other activities that support the wider commercial finance function. This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time. What we’re looking for: CIMA or ACCA qualified, or a finalist working towards qualification. Experience in commercial finance, financial planning and analysis, budgeting or forecasting. Experience producing and analysing financial reports, dashboards and performance metrics. Proficiency in reporting and accounting systems, with the ability to use system data to develop meaningful reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement. Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to senior stakeholders. A proactive approach to business partnering, building relationships and supporting commercial decision-making. Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. Who is Cumberland Farms? Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams. As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues. Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve. Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.