Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Guildford – 2 days per month
Clearance: SC required to start!
The Opportunity:
The Financial Times #1 Defence Company seeks an influential Commercial Finance Manager to take on a high-impact, high-visibility role at the core of its bid finance function.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the CFO and COO, you’ll be at the centre of strategic government bids, driving financial decisions that matter. You’ll own the numbers - cash flow, P&L, margin opportunities - turning complex data into powerful insights that maximise every bid’s value.
What you’ll be Doing:
* Stakeholder Influence: Engage with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Project & Account Management teams, building trusted relationships and driving decision-making.
* Financial Ownership: Own the numbers across bid lifecycles - understand cost levers, optimise gross margins, and position bids for maximum competitiveness.
* Pricing Strategy: Become the go-to expert on pricing models, market positioning, and commercial terms - ensuring we stay ahead of competitors.
* Governance & Compliance: Ensure bids align with the company's governance framework, balancing risk with commercial viability.
* Process Optimisation: Identify and implement improvements in bid management and financial processes.
* Data-Driven Insights: Deliver clear, concise financial information, making complex data accessible to stakeholders at all levels.
* Coaching & Development: Support colleagues in business-winning skills, ensuring best practices are embedded across the function.
* Profitability Management: Understand overheads, recovery methods, and their impact on net profitability.
Key Requirements:
* Security Clearance: British National holding SC ClearanceBid Finance Expertise: Proven experience in UK Government bidding, including scenario structuring and financial modelling.
* Financial Qualification: ACCA-qualified with a strong grasp of financial discussions, pricing strategies, and cost recovery models.
* Experience Level: Ideally newly qualified (1-2 years post-qualification) with the potential for development, or a seasoned accountant with extensive post-qualification experience.
* Commercial Acumen: Ability to drive cost savings, improve margins, and provide financial guidance to commercial teams.
* Stakeholder Management: Strong leadership, influencing skills, and ability to work cross-functionally across cultures and time zones.
* Detail & Delivery Focused: High attention to detail, experience meeting tight deadlines, and a data-driven approach to performance tracking.
Benefits Package:
* Base Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
* Annual Bonus: 10%
* Pension: 9% (6% Company Contribution)
* Healthcare: Private Medical Cover
* Annual Leave: 25 Days plus Bank Holidays + buy/sell and carry over from the year before
* L&D: Dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through the company
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact | 02077806706
LinkedIn | George Bates | LinkedIn
Email | george.bates@ansonmccade.com
Commercial Finance Manager