Interim Commercial Finance Manager - South West

£65,000-£75,000 - Financial Planning & Analysis
Ref: 842 Date Posted: Tuesday 03 Feb 2026

Interim Commercial Finance Manager

Retail / Hospitality | Bristol
£Day rate or FTC equivalent | Immediate / Short notice

A Bristol-based retail / hospitality business is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Manager to support the senior leadership team during a key trading and planning period.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, sitting close to operations and trading teams, with real influence over decision-making.

The Role

  • Act as a true finance business partner to commercial, operations and leadership teams

  • Own weekly and monthly trading performance, including sales, margin, labour and cost-to-serve

  • Deliver clear insight, analysis and challenge around profitability, pricing and promotional effectiveness

  • Lead forecasting, budgeting and re-forecasting, with a strong grip on volume and margin drivers

  • Support scenario modelling and “what-if” analysis around trading and cost pressures

  • Translate numbers into clear, practical recommendations for non-finance stakeholders

The Ideal Profile

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

  • Proven interim experience in a retail, hospitality or consumer-facing business

  • Strong commercial acumen with exposure to multi-site or high-volume environments

  • Confident operating in fast-paced, changeable settings

  • Able to get up to speed quickly and add value from day one

The Detail

  • Bristol-based (hybrid working likely)

  • Immediate or short-notice availability

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