Commercial Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

WPS in Liverpool is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial performance of operational contracts, manage a team of Billing Clerks and partner with operational and commercial stakeholders.

You will oversee CVRs, budgeting, forecasting, WIP and cash collection, support contract mobilisation in COINS, and deliver regular performance reports to operational teams.

Qualifications

• CVRs, contract reconciliations and commercial reporting experience.
• Applications for payment and client billing processes.
• Forecasting, budgeting and cashflow management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Commercial Billing Clerks.
• Own contract financial performance and reporting.
• Produce CVRs and analyse contract profitability.

Skills

CVRs and contract reconciliations

Commercial reporting

Applications for payment & client bill

WIP reporting & cash collection

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost control on projects

Stakeholder management

Debt collection

Contract accounting

Financial performance vs budgets

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

# Commercial Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerNovember 4, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom* Posted 13 hours agoWebsite**CV-Library**Commercial Finance ManagerCompetitive Salary | Hybrid Working | Knowsley, LiverpoolAre you a qualified Accountant with experience in a construction, utilities, infrastructure, facilities management or a project-based environment?At WPS we are looking for a commercially focused Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial performance of operational contracts, manage a team of Billing Clerks and act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial stakeholdersThis role is designed to strengthen our commercial finance function as we align our operating model and transition to COINS. You'll play a key role in contract mobilisation, commercial reporting, cost control, forecasting and cash collection ensuring contracts are set up correctly and perform commercially from day one### What You'll Be Doing* Managing and developing a team of Commercial Billing Clerks* Taking ownership of contract financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting* Producing and reviewing CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and analysing contract profitability* Overseeing applications for payment, client billing, certification processes and subcontractor payments* Managing work-in-progress (WIP), cash collection, outstanding debt and billing accuracy* Supporting new contract mobilisations, ensuring correct rates, billing structures and cost controls are set up within COINS* Monitoring actual costs versus budget and identifying commercial risks and opportunities* Producing weekly and monthly performance reports for operational stakeholders* Acting as a key business partner to operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance### About YouYou will have significant experience operating within a commercial or project-based finance environment. A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) would be advantageous but is not essentialEssential Experience? CVRs, contract reconciliations and commercial reporting? Applications for payment and client billing processes? Subcontractor payment certification and cost management? Forecasting, budgeting and cashflow management? Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and debt collection? Cost control within contract or project-based operations? Managing financial performance against contract budgets? Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skillsHighly DesirableACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification (desirable)Experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, social housing, property services or facilities managementKnowledge of COINS or similar ERP systemsExperience of project-based costing and contract accountingPrevious line management experienceWhy Join WPS?This is an opportunity to shape a growing commercial finance function, work closely with operational leader where you will have a direct influence on contract profitability, commercial performance and strategic decision-making.Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmLocation: Charley Wood Road (Hybrid Working)Apply now if you have strong CVR, contract finance and commercial accounting experience and are looking to step into a true business partnering role with operational impactClosing date: 2nd December 2026 (may close early due to high demand)Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Certain roles may also be subject to additional pre-employment checksTo learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link