Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Leeds Head Office – Canal Road
Business: Farnell (an Avnet company)
Reporting to: Senior Manager, FP&A
About Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, supporting engineers and businesses worldwide. Based at our Leeds head office on Canal Road, our finance team plays a critical role in providing insight, governance and commercial challenge to support strong decision‑making across a complex, fast‑moving organisation.
Job Summary
As Commercial Finance Manager, you will provide high‑quality financial analysis, forecasting and commercial insight to support business planning and performance management. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A, you will act as a subject matter expert, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to interpret financial and operational data, develop models and scenarios, and influence strategic and commercial decisions.
This role requires a strong blend of technical finance expertise, commercial acumen and the confidence to operate independently in a senior, highly visible position.
Along with offering a competitive salary package, what's in it for you?
- A supportive team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
- A strong open-door policy within management
- An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
- A senior, influential role within an established FP&A and commercial finance function
- Direct exposure to business leaders and strategic initiatives
- Opportunity to shape financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting
- A role with real impact on commercial decisions and long‑range business outcomes
- Career development opportunities within Farnell and the wider Avnet organisation
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
- FREE Onsite Parking
- Flexible hybrid working
- Reward schemes – i.e. EV Car Scheme
What will you be doing
- Providing analytical and commercial finance support to leaders across the global Farnell business, including P&L forecasting, investment appraisal, scenario planning, budgeting and cost analysis
- Developing financial forecasts, models and business cases to support strategic and operational decision‑making
- Conducting economic and financial analysis covering areas such as returns on investment, working capital, depreciation, investment performance and regulatory impacts
- Gathering, analysing and summarising data to support financial plans, acquisition activity, future requirements and operating forecasts
- Working closely with the regional accounting teams during month‑end close to provide insight, critique, challenge and review of financial performance in your areas of responsibility
- Producing high‑quality standard and ad‑hoc reporting, including trend analysis, forecasting, narrative commentary, bridge analysis and what-if scenarios
- Owning production and distribution of financial reports to ensure accuracy and integrity of results
- Partnering with management to develop, monitor and report on key performance indicators, including providing appropriate support and challenge (where required) to potential business decisions
- Supporting the development, preparation and presentation of short‑ and long‑range financial plans, including operating expense budgets for particular global functions
- Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and recommendations on complex financial matters
What about you
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with typically 8+ years’ experience in business partnering, FP&A or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience working with complex accounting and financial systems
- Proven ability to operate as a subject matter expert, advising management on complex financial and commercial issues
- Highly analytical, with strong financial modelling, forecasting and data interpretation skills
- Comfortable working independently, using sound judgement to evaluate options and make recommendations
- Confident communicator, able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for non-Finance senior stakeholders
- Experience influencing stakeholders and contributing to policy, process and reporting improvements
If this role interests you and you’re looking for a senior commercial finance role where your insight and judgement can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Farnell’s Leeds‑based finance team and help shape informed, data‑driven business decisions.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years experience in business partnering, FP&A or similar role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Experience working with complex accounting and financial systems
- Proven ability to operate as a subject matter expert in financial issues
- Highly analytical with strong financial modelling skills
- Strong communication skills for influencing stakeholders
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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