Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote 2 days/week

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to lead a small team delivering financial guidance across major procurements for the Department for Work and Pensions. The role focuses on commercial finance modelling, supplier viability and contract management in a high‑value environment.

You will design financial analyses, influence senior stakeholders, and drive value for money while supporting dynamic health workstreams within the

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in delivering complex procurement projects.
• Data analysis with the ability to tell a compelling narrative from numbers.
• Experience with financial modelling and commissioning complex models for expert insight.
• Ability to develop new strategies to maximise commercial opportunities.
• Excellent Excel skills and confident PowerPoint presentation to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and cost intelligence across high‑value procurement activities.
• Assess supplier financial viability and lead commercial finance engagement with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on payment models, investment, make or buy decisions, and due diligence.
• Design and oversee contract in‑life financial analysis and tender support.
• Develop robust payment mechanisms that maximise value for the taxpayer while managing risk.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Strategy development

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CCAB / CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: from £58,961 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

We are delighted to share that we are now hiring for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join us in Commercial Finance at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The Commercial Finance team is a small team with a broad reach, operating across critical commercial and procurement categories and projects, providing colleagues with financial guidance and support, before and during the life of critical commercial contracts.

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

The position of Senior Commercial Financial Manager 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 roles and responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to:Commercial Finance ActivitiesYou’ll be leading 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 standardise the approach to commercial finance modelling activities across DWP’s major programmes including:Lead and manage financial analysis and cost intelligence projects across high-value procurement activities together with assessing supplier financial viability Lead and support commercial finance engagement with stakeholders.Provide specialist advice and guidance to senior stakeholder and the wider organisation - including payment models, investment, make or buy decisions, ‘should cost’, financial due diligence and contractual terms.Contract/In-life Management – lead and design financial analysis during tender rounds and in-life contract management, including building a new team to roll out open-book contract management.Payment methodology and design – working with operational colleagues to design robust and fair payment mechanisms to maximise successful outcomes, whilst managing risk and achieve value for money for the taxpayer.ESSENTIAL SKILLSThe application process will involve uploading a CV and personal statement. To be successful, you must demonstrate your experience matching ALL 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:Have strong leadership skills and experience of leading and developing individuals and teams effectively in delivery of complex procurement projects and programs across a diverse portfolio.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.Data analysis, creating bespoke analysis and comfortable going beyond the numbers to deliver a compelling narrative in a project related environment.Experience with Financial modelling, the ability to scope and commission the modelling team to develop complex models to provide expert advice and insight.Experience in developing new strategy and propositions to maximise commercial opportunities.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 Ireland.MembershipsMembershipsEligibility 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 be 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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