Commercial Finance ManagerCentral London, Hybrid - 3 days a week in office£80,000 - £95,000 + Bonus & benefits

The CompanyA qualified Commercial Finance Manager is sought by a leading professional services group with an enviable portfolio of FTSE 100 and Blue Chip clients. This organization offers a broad range of services across international offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ambitious growth plans and continued profitable expansion within all markets and regions has created a new opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join the team. Providing support to the Partners and Functional Heads, you will be responsible for delivering a best-in-class service to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Manager

• Collaborate closely with various teams, including key stakeholders and sales units, to ensure client pricing models are profitable, innovative, and adaptable.
• Ensure all proposals align with both the organisation's and the client's values.
• Work in tandem with Finance Business Partners, Departmental, and Regional Heads to pinpoint training opportunities on pricing and proposal strategies.
• Design and implement targeted training solutions to enhance stakeholders' skills in pricing, commercial strategies, profitability, and revenue optimisation.
• Prepare financial analyses and provide insightful commentary for key sectors and clients.
• Partner with Departmental and Regional Directors to offer financial support and drive profitability.
• Collaborate with Business Development leads and key personnel to develop flexible fee structures (pricing, discounts, commercial terms, etc.) that support new business acquisition.

Skills & Attributes of the Client Commercial Finance Manager

• Demonstrable experience of working with partners and challenging stakeholders under pressure
• Extensive experience in commercial finance, particularly in supporting key decision-makers.
• Experience in pricing or business partnering within a professional services context is beneficial.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely with senior stakeholders and team members.
• Commercial mind set to understand and solve problems before they arise
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills for creating innovative financial proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence and clarity.
• An accounting qualification is advantageous, but candidates with experience in pricing or commercial financial analysis will also be considered.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Ref: BHJOB3543_5834