Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Trinity College London; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving business strategy and providing financial insights across various departments. You will oversee finance planning and analysis, ensuring effective decision-making through trusted advisement. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a stimulating work environment and numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for qualified finance professionals.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Social events

Employee assistance programs

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Free Trinity examinations

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance planning and analysis for various departments.
• Provide business partnering support and financial insights.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Business partnering

Team leadership

Stakeholder negotiation

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of Sun software

Commercial principles application

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Tools

Sun software

Job description

Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract, full time
Location: London (hybrid-working)

Closing Date: 19 May 2025

About the role

The Senior Commercial Finance Manager will work with various business departments, providing financial information, tools, analysis, and insights to executives. This role involves challenging thinking, supporting decision-making, and driving business strategy. In addition to overseeing the team, the role supports the implementation of Project Governance and provides business partnering support to the Product, Academic, and People teams. The role offers 'real-time' support and analysis, acting as a trusted adviser to add value and facilitate decision-making, leading the Finance Business Partnering function for this area of the organization. Key responsibilities include:

1. Finance planning and analysis
2. Financial business partnering
3. Overheads and cost control
4. Reporting and compliance
5. Process and systems improvement
6. Team management

You will report to the Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for guidance and daily operations. Key relationships include the Product team, Project Managers, Project Budget Holders, Professional Services, operational teams, and the wider Group Finance team.

About You

• Fully qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Excellent communicator with a proven track record in business partnering
• Experience leading a team of qualified accountants
• Confident in advising, challenging, and negotiating with senior stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to apply strong commercial principles to analysis and recommendations
• Knowledge of Sun, particularly Fixed Asset modules (preferable)
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-region organization
• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement
• Strong financial and analytical skills with attention to detail under pressure
• Experience with capital projects, accounting standards, and ROI principles
• Advanced Excel skills

Our benefits include a stimulating work environment, generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, social events, employee assistance programs, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, free Trinity examinations, and ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our hiring process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to accessible, supportive workplaces. We also consider applications from candidates with criminal records, assessing based on competencies and qualifications.

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