Strategic Commercial Finance Partner

Astro Studios, Inc.; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Bonus potential

Private healthcare

Professional development

Job summary

PA Consulting in the UK seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to partner with Consulting and Sector Units, delivering real-time financial insight and strategic guidance across bids, contracts, pricing, and delivery.

This role reports to Corporate Finance and the CFO, requiring stakeholder engagement, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management. It offers high visibility across functions and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Strong commercial acumen and awareness in professional services.
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver forward-looking financial analysis and performance reporting at client and Go-to-Market levels.
• Present insights to stakeholders in impactful formats to drive action.
• Lead workshops on finance topics such as bid modelling and value creation strategies.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with timely reporting.
• Manage contract risk portfolios and advise on currency exposure and taxation implications.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support SOX requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional partnering

Leadership & communication

Education

UK 2:1 degree

Job description

PA Consulting in the UK seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to partner with Consulting and Sector Units, delivering real-time financial insight and strategic guidance across bids, contracts, pricing, and delivery.

This role reports to Corporate Finance and the CFO, requiring stakeholder engagement, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management. It offers high visibility across functions and a hybrid working pattern.