Commercial Finance Manager

Daniels Health

Commercial Finance Manager overseeing financial performance at Daniels Health. Leading financial strategy while collaborating with leadership in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,397 - $164,379 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the budgeting and planning cycle for operations, setting realistic, performance-driven financial targets that support growth.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including variance analysis and clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
Own detailed P&L analysis, highlighting drivers of performance, risks and opportunities for improvement in a scaling environment.
Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and scenario plans to support strategic decisions, investments and expansion initiatives.
Act as a primary financial advisor to leadership, providing insight and challenge on commercial and operational strategies.
Partner with operational leaders (e.g. plant, transport, customer service) to translate operational metrics into financial insight and improve outcomes.
Design and maintain KPIs, dashboards and scorecards that clearly show operational performance and progress against growth objectives.
Drive cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives across overheads, labor and administrative processes without compromising safety or service.
Maintain strong financial controls, ensure compliance with policies and regulations and support audit processes.
Monitor cash flow and working capital, supporting inventory, replenishment and route or service efficiency.
Analyze customer and segment profitability, pricing and margins, and provide financial input into contract negotiations and commercial decisions.
Visit national site locations to provide on-site financial support, review performance and share best practice across operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience in commercial finance, FP&A or finance business partnering, ideally in a complex, operational or multi-site environment.
Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and P&L management.
A track record of turning data into clear insights that drive action, performance and growth.
Confidence to challenge assumptions and hold leaders accountable for financial outcomes.
Good understanding of financial controls, compliance and risk management.
Clear, engaging communication skills and the ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CA) preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings plans with company match contributions
paid vacation and sick time
wellness resources
life insurance
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

BudgetingForecastingFinancial ModellingP&L ManagementVariance AnalysisKPI DesignCost ReductionCash Flow MonitoringProfitability AnalysisScenario Planning

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEngaging PresentationChallenging AssumptionsStakeholder Management

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree In FinanceMBACPACMACA