Senior Manager - Commercial Finance

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

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Role Purpose

We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Commercial Finance & FP&A team in the UK. You'll lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to turn data into clear, actionable recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Main Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Conduct variance, trend and profitability analysis to generate insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and long-term financial plans, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas of concern.
• Strategic Planning: Support the development and execution of the company's strategic plan with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Cost Analysis: Analyse cost structures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvement.
• Business Partnering: Partner directly with business areas to help them meet their financial targets, working closely with teams across the organisation. Strong relationship-building and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, both in and outside Finance, is essential.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering, or a related field.
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to think strategically and provide insights that influence decision-making.
• Highly detail-orientated and analytical, comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Exposure to subscription-based (ARR/SaaS) revenue models.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude / Kiro / Copilot.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov