Commercial Finance Manager UK Opportunity
A distinguished organisation is seeking an accomplished Commercial Finance Manager to lead financial oversight on bid opportunities and drive strategic decision-making. This role requires a confident professional adept at navigating complex stakeholder discussions, challenging conventions, and driving business outcomes while maintaining trusted relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assume financial ownership of bid opportunities throughout the bid lifecycle, ensuring strong gross margins and competitive pricing strategies.
* Act as a subject matter expert on pricing models and bid scoring techniques to maximise win rates.
* Analyse competitor strategies and position bids effectively to secure success.
* Oversee adherence to bid governance policies in line with company standards.
* Partner with finance teams to set appropriate target margins and achieve financial objectives.
* Support process improvements within the bid and project management frameworks.
* Present clear, concise, and insightful financial data to stakeholders.
* Mentor colleagues, enhancing business-winning capabilities across teams.
* Deliver actionable management information to support business decisions.
* Apply understanding of overhead recovery methods to support net profitability.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience.
* Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of pricing strategies and cost recovery models.
* Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and margin improvements.
* Exceptional leadership and influencing capabilities.
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Experience in bidding for UK Government contracts (advantageous).
* Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones (desirable).
* Knowledge of KPIs and their role in delivering meaningful management information.
* Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage projects under pressure.
* Experience collaborating across functions and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.