Commercial Finance Manager
Type: Permanent
Reference: 223866407
Job Description:
Job title: Commercial Finance Manager (Bids)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 p/a
Location: Nottingham
Hybrid work available (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group life insurance, income protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program
Are you a finance professional with a sharp commercial edge and a passion for technology? An established organisation delivering innovative IT solutions is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to lead financial strategy across high-value public sector bids, supporting strategic pricing, bid qualification, risk mitigation, and value-based decision-making.
What You’ll Be Doing: Commercial Finance Manager
- Lead financial oversight of large-scale IT bids and service contracts.
- Develop and present financial models and pricing tools tailored to technology solutions.
- Provide commercial insights to support bid qualification and strategic decision-making.
- Analyse post-bid performance to refine future strategies.
- Collaborate on cost optimisation and value creation across digital offerings.
- Produce reports on pipeline, margin, and performance KPIs.
What You’ll Bring: Commercial Finance Manager
- Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT).
- Experience in financial modelling and pricing for IT or service-based solutions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
- Advanced Excel and finance systems proficiency.
- Knowledge of public sector or IT procurement and “as-a-service” business models.
Desirable:
- Experience with tools like Power BI and Microsoft D365 is a plus.
Keywords: Finance Manager, Strategic Finance Manager, Bid Finance Manager, Tender Finance Lead, Financial Planning Manager