Commercial Manager

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£60,000-£65,000 per annum
Location:
Wolverhampton
Hours:
Mon-Thurs (8-5) and Fri (8-1)

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business in the Wolverhampton area as they look to appoint a Commercial Manager on a permanent basis.

Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be the link between the finance and sales teams assuming responsibility for a number of commercial tasks.

Main duties:

• Define and attend meetings with senior stakeholders to ensure effective management of commercial topics in the UK
• Business planning and forecasting
• Co-ordination of planning data, such as volumes and project cycles
• Directly lead the claims management process; defining strong cases with plants and escalating claims to Account Managers
• Reporting to the business on claims status, sales administration, RFQ status and commercial activities
• Business partnering with both finance and non-finance personnel
• Manage a small team of Sales Administrators

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
• Experience of working in a similar commercial role with strong business partnering skills
• Good analytical skills and a dogmatic approach to gathering data/chasing information to complete reports
• Manufacturing background and a working knowledge of metal forming/assembly would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Leadership skills and a track record of managing and motivating individuals
• Competent with MS Office and ERP packages (SAP preferable)

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving commerciality within a highly reputable business. You'll benefit from 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), matched pension up to 8%, life assurance, food vouchers, free onsite parking and an early finish on a Friday. Due to the nature of the role, you will be office-based but there may be scope for some hybrid working in the future.

What you need to do now
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