Commercial Finance Manager

Cedar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in London is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive financial performance. You will be key in financial modelling, supporting bids, and providing critical analysis for major contracts. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and a knack for influencing decisions. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-related bonus

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative, supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills (advanced Excel).
• Experience in contract tendering, bids, or project finance.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Leadership skills and experience developing people.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial modelling and analysis for contract tenders.
• Partnering with commercial and operational teams to develop competitive bids.
• Providing scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments.
• Monitoring contract performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Preparing business cases and investment appraisals for key initiatives.
• Managing and developing a direct report.
• Driving improvements in financial processes and reporting.
• Acting as a trusted finance business partner across the organisation.

Job description

Overview

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments? This is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role with a leading organisation, shaping financial and commercial outcomes on major contracts across the capital.

The Role

As Commercial Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part in driving financial performance, supporting competitive bids, and providing strategic analysis that influences business decisions. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong modelling skills who’s ready to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial modelling and analysis for contract tenders.
• Partnering with commercial and operational teams to develop competitive bids.
• Providing scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments.
• Monitoring contract performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Preparing business cases and investment appraisals for key initiatives.
• Managing and developing a direct report.
• Driving improvements in financial processes and reporting.
• Acting as a trusted finance business partner across the organisation.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills (advanced Excel).
• Experience in contract tendering, bids, or project finance.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Leadership skills and experience developing people.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• The chance to work on high-profile contracts with real impact.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where your contribution is recognised.

If you’re ready to step into a commercial finance role where your expertise will directly influence business growth and success, we’d love to hear from you.