Commercial Finance Manager

At Gymshark, Finance is about far more than reporting numbers. We partner with teams across the business to help drive better decisions, unlock opportunities, and support sustainable growth.
We're looking for a Commercial Finance Manager - Brand & Marketing to become the trusted finance partner to one of the most influential functions in our business. In this role, you'll sit at the heart of Gymshark's Brand and Marketing teams, helping to shape investment decisions, measure performance, challenge thinking, and ensure we're maximising the impact of every pound we spend.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and turning data into meaningful business insight.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.
As the dedicated finance business partner for Brand & Marketing, you'll:
Partner closely with Heads of Brand and Marketing, providing financial insight and commercial challenge that supports profitable growth.
Analyse and interpret financial performance, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Develop, monitor and report on both financial and non-financial KPIs to assess the effectiveness and ROI of Brand and Marketing investment.
Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring plans are ambitious, achievable and aligned to Gymshark's strategic objectives.
Deliver regular reforecasts, helping the business adapt quickly to changing priorities and performance trends.
Provide clear analysis and commentary on spend performance versus budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Hold stakeholders accountable to agreed actions and support departments in managing spend effectively.
Challenge investment decisions constructively where plans may place sustainable profitability at risk.
Create impactful presentations and insight packs for senior leaders, Directors and Executive stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working, including the application of AI and automation.
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture within Finance and across the wider business.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
You'll ideally have:
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Proven finance business partnering experience within a commercial environment.
Experience supporting Brand, Marketing, Creative or Customer Acquisition functions.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decision-making.
Experience working with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively when required.
A track record of delivering budgets, forecasts and insightful financial analysis in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
A proactive, self-starting approach and comfort operating in an environment that evolves quickly.
Strong analytical skills and experience using financial systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will be required to attend either:
a minimum of three days per week at GSHQ, Solihull, or
if London-based, a minimum of two days per week at GSHQ, Solihull and one day per week from our London office.
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com.
ABOUT US.
We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS.
Standard benefits include:
Performance-based Bonus opportunity
Funded Healthcare benefit
25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
Contributory Employer pension scheme
Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
Access to High Street cashback and discounts
Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Enhanced Family Leave package
Life Assurance
Office location specific benefits include (IQ):
Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
EV charge points available