Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager in Birmingham. The role involves shaping the financial strategy across critical procurement programmes. You will lead financial analysis, support contract negotiations, and manage a team of finance professionals. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000, along with excellent benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Excellent Pension

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with full membership.
• Proven track record in financial modelling of complex transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with clear financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial analysis and support procurement activity.
• Provide expertise in supplier viability and investment decisions.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders with financial insight.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW)

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager (Qualified) - Birmingham - £55,000 to £70,000 + Outstanding Benefits - Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity, offering the chance to work on some of the most critical and impactful procurement programmes in the UK. Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Role: Senior Commercial Finance Manager (Qualified) Salary: £55,000-£70,000 + Excellent Pension + Flexible Benefits Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

The Role

As Senior Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy across major procurement and commercial projects. You will be a trusted financial expert, advising senior leaders and providing detailed financial analysis to ensure the delivery of efficient, commercially sound contracts.

You’ll lead a small team of qualified finance professionals and engage directly with senior stakeholders, providing both strategic input and detailed financial insight across programmes worth billions in public expenditure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial analysis, modelling, and strategic advice to support major procurement activity
• Provide expertise in supplier viability, investment decisions, open book accounting, and payment methodologies
• Engage and influence stakeholders at senior leadership and ministerial levels, providing trusted financial insight to drive key decisions
• Support contract negotiations with financial due diligence and commercial analysis
• Manage and develop a team, ensuring delivery of high-quality financial analysis aligned to organisational goals

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, or equivalent) with full membership
• Proven track record in financial modelling of complex transactions (Excel essential, VBA desirable)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present clear, concise financial insights
• Commercially astute with experience advising on procurement, supplier relationships, and commercial strategy
• Experienced leader with the ability to develop teams and build effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders