Commercial Finance Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Leeds is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join the Commercial Finance team. You will support financial negotiations, assess contractor viability and contribute to the financial modelling across major procurements.

The role requires CCAB/CIMA or equivalent, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience presenting complex finance analyses to diverse stakeholders. Hybrid work pattern with some remote days is offered.

Qualifications

• Data analysis to create bespoke analysis and narrative.
• Financial analysis to evaluate supplier health and contract risk.
• Develop complex financial models to support commercial decisions.
• Provide advice and training to stakeholders on financial finance analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support financial negotiations for major contracts.
• Assess financial viability of contractors and procurement activities.
• Contribute to financial analysis during tender rounds and in-life contract management.
• Design robust payment mechanisms with operational colleagues.
• Provide specialist guidance on 'should cost', investment, and due diligence.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CCAB/CIMA/ICAEW/ACCA/CIPFA/ICAS or Ireland equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking a qualified Commercial Financial Manager to join our Commercial Finance team at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The Commercial Finance team is a small team with a big remit. Our team plays a crucial role operating across critical commercial projects and procurement activities, providing colleagues with financial guidance and support across the entire life cycle of commercial contracts.

As a team, we are responsible for providing financial support to major procurements, projects and post contract award activities, which can include Open Book analysis, supplier viability analysis, payment modelling, and financial Strategy development.

The Commercial Finance Manager (SEO) will primarily focus on supporting financial negotiating and assessing financial viability of major contractors, supporting the Health workstreams within the Commercial Finance team.

This post is challenging. It will require pro-active and innovative thinking, with excellent communication skills and an outgoing and enthusiastic approach to financial challenges. The role and responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to: You’ll be working in a small team of accountants providing advice to the Head of Commercial Finance, on the safe delivery of £bn’s worth of contracted services. You’ll support standardising the approach to commercial finance modelling activities across DWP’s major programmes including: Support the delivery of financial analysis and cost intelligence projects across high-value procurement activities together with assessing supplier financial viability. Provide support for commercial finance engagement with stakeholders. Provide specialist advice and guidance to stakeholders and the wider organisation - including payment models, investment, make or buy decisions, ‘should cost’, financial due diligence and contractual terms. Contract/In-life Management – collaborate on the design of financial analysis during tender rounds and in-life contract management. Payment methodology and design – working with operational colleagues to support the design of robust and fair payment mechanisms to maximise successful outcomes, whilst managing risk and achieve value for money for the taxpayer. The post holders will report to one of the Grade 7 Commercial Finance Managers supporting the Commercial Categories and to deliver its key objectives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: The application process will involve providing a CV and personal statement. To be successful, you must demonstrate your experience matching ALL of the Essential Skills listed below. Further information under ‘Application process’. What do we need to see from you? To be successful in joining DWP Commercial Finance you should be able to demonstrate the following Essential Criteria as part of our application process: Data analysis, supporting the creation of bespoke analysis and comfortable going beyond the numbers to develop a compelling narrative in a project related environment. Conducting financial analysis to evaluate the financial health of Suppliers, understanding the risk to the contract to support Commercial Contract Risk Management. Financial modelling experience, the ability to scope and work alongside the modelling team to support the development of complex models to provide expert advice and insight. Experience in raising financial and commercial awareness across stakeholders through providing advice and training. Have experience in working with multiple stakeholders, supporting the understanding and communication of complex commercial finance analysis and recommendations to support Commercial teams in understanding the commercial finance strategic direction. Demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively across a range of stakeholders at all levels, using appropriate communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyse data, use formulas, and present information clearly. Confident in creating clear, engaging presentations using PowerPoint, tailored to different audiences.

QualificationsProfessional Qualification RequirementThis role is open to CCAB / CIMA qualified accountants or part-qualified accountants who are still studying. Please note the higher rate of pay is only available upon full qualification.QualificationsYou must hold a full chartered level qualification, or be studying for a professional qualification, awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants IrelandMembershipsEligibility criteria for qualified accountants:You must hold a full chartered level professional qualification awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland. Your membership of one of these institutes must be up to date and live on the day you submit your application. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide evidence of both your qualification status and your membership being current on the date you applied. Please note that membership of AAT or other technician level qualifications does not satisfy the qualification criteria for this role. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualification criteria, you should confirm with our recruitment team before proceeding with your application. If you hold a chartered level accountancy qualification with an overseas body, you will not be eligible to apply for this role. However, most of the UK-recognised accountancy bodies operate reciprocal agreements and pathways programmes which allow people with overseas qualifications to apply for membership. We would recommend pursuing this if you are interested in a career in UK government finance. You would then be eligible to apply for our future vacancies, once your membership became active.Eligibility criteria for part-qualified accountants:You must be studying for a qualification with a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland. You must have passed (or been awarded an exemption from) a minimum of 8 exams so far, and your last exam sitting must have been within 12 months from the date you submit your application. Your student membership of your institute must be up to date and live on the day you submit your application. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide evidence of both your exam passes/exemptions to date and your membership being current on the date you applied for the role. Please note that membership of AAT or other technician level qualifications does not satisfy the part-qualification criteria for this role. If you are unsure whether you meet the part-qualification criteria, you should confirm with our recruitment team before proceeding with your application. If you are successful in applying for the role, you will be expected to complete your studies and become a fully qualified accountant within a reasonable timeframe. If, ultimately, you do not achieve full qualification with your institute, you may in future be moved into a different role that does not require a professional finance qualification.

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Commercial Finance Manager

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: from £45,225 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Leeds Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026