My client, a fast-growing wholesale business, are looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager to join their growing finance team in Chester. This pivotal role offers the chance to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, directly influencing strategic decisions and driving business growth. The role is a perfect combination of high level commercial business partnering, whilst also remaining in the detail and truly being the go-to point of contact for all commercial finance queries.What you''ll do:Lead the planning, budgeting, and forecasting process by designing and maintaining robust financial models that underpin strategic decision-making across the business.Provide clear commercial insight and detailed reporting to the senior leadership team, ensuring complex data is interpreted effectively to inform business strategy.Own pricing strategy and margin management initiatives by collaborating closely with the Finance Director to optimise profitability across all service lines.Ensure strong alignment between budgeted commercial commitments and operational capability through regular communication with cross-functional teams.Produce and distribute weekly revenue and EBITDA forecasts that enable proactive management of financial performance throughout the organisation.Deliver comprehensive month-end variance analysis including detailed reviews of budget variances, highlighting both risks and opportunities for improvement.Reconcile revenue between multiple financial systems