Head of Finance - Commercial Biding

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Finance in Bath to drive financial bidding and partner with the Managing Director. This role requires experience in managing substantial bids alongside a team of professionals. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with a track record in senior finance positions, ready to engage with complex financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience with commercial acumen.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA preferred).
• Experience with large, complex bids (circa £100m revenue).

Responsibilities

• Lead financial bidding function and team's output.
• Provide financial input for governance and bid papers.
• Manage and develop the finance team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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Head of Finance - Commercial Bidding, Bath

Client:

IFF Talent - Ingham Frankland Fide

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

The role of Head of Finance leads the financial bidding function and is the finance business partner to the Managing Director. This role provides the opportunity to lead the development of financial bidding and modelling capabilities.

Main areas of focus:

• Finance support and oversight for large bids through the Bid team
• Business partner to the Business Unit MD
• Financial management for three Business Units
• Management of a team of twelve finance professionals

Finance oversight of Bidding:

• Lead on financial requirements for large complex bids, collaborating with the bid team and stakeholders
• Develop and implement financial and commercial strategies aligned with bid objectives
• Establish governance for all Bid Finance activities
• Ensure financial inputs to bids are appropriate and robust

Business Partner to BU MD:

• Set financial and operational targets with the BU MD
• Provide financial input for governance and bid papers
• Ensure bids are included in budgets and forecasts
• Oversee period-end close and management accounts
• Manage and develop the finance team

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure finance elements of bids meet requirements
• Lead financial analysts and modellers during bids
• Ensure bid financial models and documentation are compliant
• Test sensitivities and scenarios to assess risks and opportunities
• Develop funding strategies for bids
• Support colleagues with financial guidance during bids
• Review post-bid mobilization risks and opportunities
• Manage timely delivery of management accounts and budgets
• Lead process improvements and promote best practices

Skills, Experience, and Leadership Behaviors:

• Senior finance experience with commercial acumen
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA preferred)
• Experience with large, complex bids (circa £100m revenue)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders