Overview
Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US, operating large-scale Motorway Service Areas, Travel Plazas, and smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3 BN in annual revenue, operates 600 service plazas and forecourt sites internationally, and employs over 17,000 people.
ROI Commercial Finance Manager
Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and seeks to onboard a Commercial Finance Manager as the result of an internal promotion. This role is a key business partner responsible for driving commercial performance, supporting strategic investment decisions, and providing robust financial insight across the organization. It will lead the development of business cases for the Investment Committee, track post‑go‑live performance of these projects, and play a central role in the long‑term planning cycle, including the 5‑year strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
Lead creation, modelling, and presentation of investment business cases
Provide projections, scenario analysis, and sensitivity modelling
Present findings to the Investment Committee
Track post‑go‑live performance and maintain performance tracking models
Report actuals versus business case and recommend actions
Lead input into the 5‑year financial plan
Support scenario modelling and capex forecasting
Act as a trusted advisor to cross‑functional teams, providing commercial insight
Support pricing, margin optimisation, and commercial reviews
Produce monthly performance reporting
Analyse revenue, cost, and margin trends
Standardise templates and review processes
Skills & Experience
Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
7+ years of commercial finance or similar experience
Strong financial modelling and scenario analysis skills
Business‑partnering experience and the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with clear commercial insight
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of distilling complex data into clear, actionable recommendations
Excellent communication skills, able to present financial information to non‑finance audiences
Understanding of revenue drivers, profitability analysis, and margin optimisation
Personal Attributes
Excellent drive, enthusiasm, and commitment, with a keen interest in developing a career at Applegreen
Strong leadership potential and management skills, set to be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen
Exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation
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