Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Linney is a world-class, multichannel marketing services business. Our growing creative agency, Linney Create, focuses on exploring and employing cutting-edge methods, technology and management tools. We are looking for a Commercial Manager to to help shape and support our continued growth. You will work closely with our leadership team and our central finance function. Responsible for ensuring our agency operates efficiently and effectively, you will be analysing commercial data to inform and influence decisions on our current and future business, including exploring commercial opportunities and operating models to help us stay fit for the future. You will collaborate with our head of project management and head of account direction, managing and monitoring our sales pipeline and work in progress, and ensuring the correct levels of commercial governance are in place. Forecasting and budgeting are key to this role, as is the partnership with our client account teams, working together to develop business plans and contracts aimed at long-term business sustainability and growth. You will be negotiating new and existing contracts with suppliers and customers, and exploring commercial and operating models. We’re open to challenge and exploring new ways of working, including introducing software and technology to the benefit of the business and our clients. Essential skills and experience: Strong business acumen Financial literacy, analytical and problem-solving skills An eye for trends to maximise opportunities or combat problems Experience working with ERP and finance systems and Power BI Competence in Microsoft Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication skills to liaise with a range of stakeholders Ability to effectively verbalise and bring to life your own ideas Please get in touch if you have any questions about our diversity and inclusion policies, or about accessibility or any accommodations needed during your application process.