Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Lead – Interim📍 London (Hybrid)💷 £400–£450 per day (Outside IR35)🕓 3-month minimum contract | Extension possible🚀 Start: ASAPBaker Charles is working with a dynamic, customer-focused casual dining restaurant group (part of a larger PE-backed hospitality group) to appoint an interim Commercial Finance Manager.This is a hands-on, high-impact role within a newly created commercial finance team, working closely with the Finance Director . You’ll be instrumental in driving performance, delivering insight, and influencing key commercial decisions during a critical phase of growth.Key Responsibilities🔹 Business Partnering & Insight – Partner with Operations, Marketing, and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights and drive decision-making. 🔹 Commercial Analysis – Analyse performance across sites, lead pricing/margin reviews, and support profitability strategies. 🔹 Financial Planning & Reporting – Manage budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting, delivering clear and meaningful analysis. 🔹 Projects & Systems – Support finance transformation and automation projects, and develop robust dashboards and scorecards.About You✔ Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) ✔ Strong experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering ✔ Background in multi-site, retail, hospitality, or consumer sectors ✔ Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills ✔ Able to work at pace, influence stakeholders, and provide clarity through analysisIf you’re an experienced commercial finance operator looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced, high-growth hospitality business – and the chance to make a real impact – we’d love to hear from you.📩 Apply now or contact Ben Hird at Baker Charles for an immediate conversation.