Commercial Finance Manager

Job Description

The Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) plays a pivotal role in partnering with the Consulting business and Sector Operating Units to deliver real-time financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support. Acting as a trusted advisor, the CFM collaborates closely with Unit leadership to influence decision-making and drive value creation across bids, contracts, pricing, team structures, and operational delivery. The role is central to ensuring financial rigour and commercial effectiveness through accurate and timely reporting of weekly and monthly results, variance analysis, and the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.

It also involves leading on ad-hoc financial analysis and contributing to strategic projects that support business growth and performance. Reporting into Corporate Finance and the CFO, the CFM operates across multiple business functions and engages regularly with senior stakeholders, enjoying high visibility and influence within the organisation.

• Strategic Influence
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  Actively shape business decisions and strategy by delivering timely, relevant commercial and industry insights.
• Business Partnering
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  Operate as a trusted advisor and translator between Corporate and Consulting Units, aligning financial priorities with operational goals.
• Commercial Awareness
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  Anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of both business units and corporate stakeholders.
• Leadership & Communication
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  Demonstrate strong influencing skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Data-Driven Insight
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  Interpret and assess both large-scale and granular data using appropriate analytical tools, tailoring outputs to diverse audiences.
• Ethical Judgment
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  Uphold integrity, form well-reasoned opinions, and stand by them with professionalism and conviction.
• Resilience & Agility
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  Thrive under pressure, adapt quickly to changing demands, and maintain focus on detail while managing ambiguity.
• Forward Thinking
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  Learn from past performance while proactively identifying risks and opportunities ahead of time.
• Credibility & Passion
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  Represent the CFO and organisation with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence.

• Deliver forward‑looking financial analysis and performance reporting at client and Go‑to‑Market (GtM) levels.
• Present insights to stakeholders in impactful formats, driving action and value through meaningful engagement.
• Educate Unit Leads, Partners, and Consultants on financial principles and commercial acumen.
• Lead workshops on finance topics such as bid modelling, the PA model and value creation strategies.
• Engage across the full lifecycle of service delivery—from bid modelling to job closure—ensuring sound financial setup, pricing, and risk mitigation.
• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting with variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and sensitivity modelling for business units and leadership.
• Perform earned‑value analysis to ensure accurate revenue and profit recognition.

• Monitor job profitability against bid projections and advise on corrective actions.
• Oversee job setup, invoicing, payment terms, and debt collection to manage working capital.
• Review subcontractor arrangements and ensure accuracy in P2P processes.
• Actively manage contract risk portfolios, raising concerns and proposing commercially sound solutions.
• Advise on non‑routine financial matters including currency exposure, taxation, and interest implications.

• Lead internal audit readiness by preparing documentation, reconciling financial data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Support external audit cycles, including the preparation of IFRS templates and coordination with auditors.
• Ensure all financial activities are SOX compliant and follow established processes and policies.
• Oversee subcontractor arrangements and P2P processes to ensure audit trail integrity and financial accuracy.
• Actively manage contract risk portfolios,…