Commercial Finance Manager

Skybridge Recruitment Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to oversee the financial management of a £15m contract. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to impact decision-making through clear insights. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong analytical abilities and experience in a contract-led environment. This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong commercial acumen.
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financials for a £15m contract.
• Partner with leadership to ensure operational and financial delivery.
• Provide insightful management information for decision-making.
• Refine reporting from the central finance team.
• Produce monthly reporting highlighting trends and risks.
• Involved in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance manager to join a leading global business at an exciting stage of growth. The company has recently secured a major multi-million-pound contract, and you will be joining the new leadership team to help shape its success from the ground up.

As Commercial Finance Manager, you will report to the Finance Director but operate as the standalone finance lead on this contract, enjoying significant autonomy and the chance to make a real impact. You will work closely with operational and commercial teams, providing the insight and direction needed to drive performance, profitability, and continuous improvement. It is therefore essential that you bring previous experience of working within industries where you have supported large scale complex contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the financial management of a £15m per annum contract.
• Partnering with the leadership team to review the contract, ensuring delivery is on track both operationally and financially.
• Providing the Board and senior team with clear, insightful management information to support decision-making.
• Reviewing and refining weekly and monthly reporting from the central finance team.
• Producing and presenting the monthly reporting pack, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and stock reporting.
• Attending contract and performance meetings, acting as the financial voice at the table.

Essential Skills

• A qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified‑by‑experience finance professional with strong commercial acumen.
• A proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering within a contract‑led or operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who can influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and a hands‑on approach.
• Someone who enjoys autonomy and thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑focused environment.

This is a rare chance to join a business that is genuinely investing for the future – where your ideas will be valued, and your impact will be seen. The role is offered on a hybrid basis of 3 days office / 2 days WFH.