ABOUT ME

QBE Senior Commercial Finance Manager with a strong background in revenue recognition, P&L reporting, and financial analysis. Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to analyse large data sets and present insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Experienced in managing audits, improving financial processes, and supporting leadership teams with accurate, timely information.

LOOKING FOR

A finance leadership role in a small to medium-sized company. Seeks a collaborative environment with hybrid working (2/3 days in the office) and opportunities to contribute across multiple aspects of finance, particularly commercial finance and revenue recognition.

IMPORTANT TO ME

• A supportive, close-knit finance team with mutual cover and collaboration.
• An autonomous role, working closely with colleagues but without micromanagement.
• A healthy work-life balance, with commitment to the role but without it becoming all-consuming.
• Opportunities to be involved broadly across finance, from reporting and analysis to commercial support.

INTERESTS

Emma enjoys working across varied aspects of finance, particularly revenue recognition, month-end reporting, and P&L management. She values roles that allow her to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and support business growth through commercial insight.

SKILLS

Financial Management: Revenue recognition, month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis.

Commercial Finance: Forecasting, scenario planning, audit management, client onboarding and credit risk management.

Systems Expertise: Advanced Excel (vlookups, pivots, sumifs, index, match, template building), Microsoft Dynamics AX, Paprika, Adsoft, Maconomy.

Process Improvement: Designing and improving financial reporting processes, building and updating templates, and implementing new systems.

Leadership: Managing offshore finance support, mentoring colleagues, and working with senior leadership.

WORKING PREFERENCES

• Salary: Circa £65,000.
• Notice period: 3 months.
• Hybrid working preferred (2 days in the office).
• Open to roles that are commercial, varied, and provide broad exposure across finance.

If you are interested in this candidate, please get in touch with the team at Debbie Burbage Recruitment by emailing debbie@debbieburbage.co.uk