Senior Commercial Finance Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities.

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We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together.

CarTrawler’s Finance & Legal teams underpin everything we do with trust, transparency and accountability. We manage the numbers and navigate the regulations that enable smart, sustainable growth. Whether it’s financial planning, risk management or legal governance, our mission is to protect the business and empower confident decision-making at every level.

Shape the commercial performance of CarTrawler by partnering with senior leaders to drive profitable growth and smarter business decisions. As our Senior Commercial Finance Manager (12 mth FTC), you'll combine strategic finance, commercial insight and people leadership to influence key operational, trading and investment decisions across the business. Leading a team of Finance Business Partners, you'll transform complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that deliver measurable value. Working closely with Commercial, Supply, Pricing, Operations and Product & Technology functions, you'll help embed a culture of profitability, accountability and return on investment throughout the organisation.

Drive commercial insight across key functional initiatives, ensuring business decisions are supported by robust financial analysis and clear recommendations.
Lead the financial evaluation and governance of new commercial opportunities, partner renewals and investment decisions, balancing growth with sustainable profitability.
Partner with senior business leaders to influence strategic and operational decisions that maximise profitability and support CarTrawler's long-term growth.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Champion a return-on-investment mindset by developing frameworks that help prioritise initiatives delivering the greatest business value.
Represent Finance across cross-functional forums and strategic projects, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring financial considerations shape key business decisions.

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) together with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
Significant post-qualified experience in commercial finance, including experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation and the ability to translate financial analysis into compelling recommendations that influence senior stakeholders.
Proven experience partnering with cross-functional leadership teams, building trusted relationships and delivering commercially focused outcomes.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, think beyond the immediate issue and translate complex information into practical recommendations that add real business value.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using business intelligence and data visualisation tools such as ThoughtSpot or Tableau.
Strong interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve Finance processes and automate manual activities. Practical experience would be advantageous.

We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected.

At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here.

What We Offer

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Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%.

Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year.

Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause and fertility leave.

Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements.