Commercial Manager – Scotland – Circa £45k pa

May 7, 2026
£45000 - £45000
Urgent

Job Description

A Glasgow based graphics company is seeking a great all-rounder to take on the role of Commercial Manager, dealing with both procurement and financial activities.

You must have a proven track record in Commercial Management, with responsibility spanning Sales liaison, finance and accounts, estimating, material buying and supplier outsourcing. Possessing comprehensive estimating & commercial experience, you will lead & develop a team to ensure that estimating propositions or buying decisions are soundly based, through the maintenance of a range of approved suppliers that deliver quality and continuity of supply – including supplier service agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Create new commercial relationships
  • Conduct project meetings, site surveys and supervise site installations
  • Attend project meetings with architects/designers and construction professionals
  • Liaise with production department and suppliers to manage workflow and quality
  • Gain a full understanding of what can be achieved and communicate that effectively and to our clients commercial advantage
  • Manage the Estimating function
  • Manage sales, admin and production teams
  • Material buying and supplier outsourcing

Financial Responsibilities

  • Full monthly management accounts and year end preparation including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and KPI analysis
  • Production of monthly and annual budgets and forecasts
  • Contract/Costing Accounting
  • Preparation of in depth variance analysis including labour & overhead analysis and costing work & pricing analysis
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Responsibility for Monthly Payrolls
  • Ensure the preparation of quarterly VAT returns in line with current tax legislation, submission of returns, communication with HMRC and timely payment of tax due.

Qualifications

  • Experienced in a senior Commercial Manager or Finance Manager role.
  • Confident – Able to hold theirown in management meetings.
  • Highly numerate with good spreadsheet skills.
  • Results driven & highly accurate.
  • Have a full in depth all round accounts experience in a similar position.
  • Have good IT Skills and have an in depth knowledge of Sage Line 50 Payroll and Accounting.
  • Able to demonstrate initiative, self-reliance and sound decision making, and encourage others within a team to do the same.
  • Highly numerate combined with an enquiring and analytical mind.

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