Commercial Finance Lead - Bids and Tenders

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Finance Lead for Bids and Tenders in Bristol. This role is focused on enhancing the finance functions of a new division, requiring strong collaboration with senior leadership and management of a finance team. The ideal candidate will possess skills in commercial activities related to tenders, alongside a strategic outlook to drive business growth.

Benefits

Bonus

Remote and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial activities such as bids and tenders.
• Strong partner engagement with senior leadership.
• Skilled in financial oversight and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Managing a team of twelve finance professionals.
• Leading financial analysis and modelling for bids.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Bids and Tenders Management

Process Improvement

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Citadel Source is working on an exclusive basis with a leading, listed business to recruit a Commercial Finance Lead – Bids and Tenders. This role is mostly remote and based in the UK. It involves leading the finance aspects of a new division focused on acquiring new business through tenders, working closely with senior management.

About you

The ideal candidate will be confident, personable, and skilled at partnering with senior leadership. They will have experience in managing commercial activities such as bids and tenders, and a focus on continuous improvement to support rapid business growth.

The role

This position offers the chance to support the business in developing budgeting, forecasting, and risk management processes. You will set targets, identify risks and opportunities, and track progress with the senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team
• Building relationships across the business
• Managing a team of twelve finance professionals
• Ensuring all bid finance elements meet requirements
• Leading financial analysis and modelling for bids
• Testing bid sensitivities and scenarios
• Developing funding strategies for bids
• Leading finance governance and approval processes
• Developing and owning the finance framework for bidding
• Supporting colleagues with financial guidance on bids
• Collaborating with mobilisation teams post-bid
• Driving process improvements and best practices

What the client offers

• Salary around £100,000
• Bonus
• Remote and flexible working options

If interested, please apply or contact Oliver Price at [emailprotected].