Commercial Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance contact for the assigned Business Group, partnering closely with group heads, partners and senior stakeholders.
• Support partners with pricing and fee negotiations, lead forecasting discussions, review client profitability and present commercial insights.
• Drive pricing strategy: scope matters, model pricing approaches and provide data‑driven recommendations that balance client expectations and commercial objectives.
• Embed best practice across the firm using performance data and emerging technologies to enhance pricing capability.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activity for the Business Group, translating financial information into practical commercial insights.
• Challenge constructively, influence senior stakeholders and deliver clear actionable insights.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial finance/business partnering within a law firm or professional services organisation.
• Significant pricing experience in a similar environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Expertise in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI or Qlik is an advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification is beneficial but not essential.

• Strong analytical and commercial awareness.
• Excellent relationship‑building and collaborative skills.
• Comfortable presenting to senior leaders and influencing decisions.

Womble Bond Dickinson values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.