Bid Finance Manager

Elior UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering and services company in the UK is seeking a Bid Finance Manager to support strategic bids and tenders. This role involves developing financial models, collaborating with teams, and ensuring financial integrity. Ideal candidates will have a background in commercial finance, be part-qualified, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers hybrid working and excellent perks including free meals and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working opportunities

Generous holiday allowance of 33 days

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts on entertainment

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance with exposure to bids or tender environments (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong Excel and modelling skills are required.
• Comfortable in challenging assumptions and communicating financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine financial models and pricing strategies for bids.
• Collaborate with teams to shape winning proposals.
• Support weekly investment and bid review meetings.

Skills

Commercial finance understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Detail-oriented

Excel and modelling skills

Data-led perspectives

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) or qualified by experience

Job description

Elior - A Workplace That Works for You

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys bringing numbers to life? We’re looking for a Bid Finance Manager to join our dynamic team, supporting strategic bids and tenders that shape the future of our business. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is part-qualified or qualified by experience - a confident communicator who thrives at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business development.

If you’re looking to take your next step in commercial finance and want to make a visible impact in a growing, ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Our London and Macclesfield offices are more than just places to work - they’re spaces to grow, connect, and thrive. With fantastic food, a supportive culture, and development opportunities, we make sure you feel valued every day.

What you’ll be doing…

As Bid Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and commercial success across our bids and tenders.

• Develop and refine financial models and pricing strategies for bids aligned to commercial objectives
• Translate tender documentation into accurate, persuasive financial workbooks and client-facing content
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, and Finance teams to shape winning proposals
• Document pricing assumptions for internal approval and client submission
• Support weekly investment and bid review meetings
• Benchmark and analyse pricing to support competitive decision-making
• Continuously improve costing, modelling, and pricing efficiency

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and the challenge of balancing commercial creativity with financial rigour.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm with hybrid working: 3 days in the office/2 days at home per week

What can you bring?

• Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) or qualified by experience in commercial or management accounting
• Experienced in commercial finance with exposure to bids or tender environments (advantageous but not essential)
• Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders across functions
• Detail-oriented with strong Excel and modelling skills
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and offering fresh, data-led perspectives
• A strong communicator who can make complex financial insights clear and compelling

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

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