Commercial Finance Manager Location: West Midlands (Hybrid) £65k-£70k
Opportunity
We are supporting a leading international organisation in the search for a Commercial Finance Consultant to join their UK finance team. This is a high-impact role operating at the heart of complex, long-term projects. You will partner closely with operational, commercial, and project leadership teams to drive financial performance, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance commercial decision-making. This opportunity suits a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in dynamic, project-based environments and enjoys influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of financial accounting for long-term projects and contracts, including:
- Revenue recognition
- Margin analysis and tracking
- Cost-to-complete forecasting
- Provide robust financial insights to support project performance and strategic decision-making
- Partner with Project Managers to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy
- Deliver variance analysis, risk/opportunity assessments, and actionable recommendations
- Implement and enhance project accounting controls, ensuring strong governance and compliance
- Drive improvements in financial discipline, cost visibility, and reporting clarityIdentify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and margin optimisation
- Support the development of best-in-class project accounting processes
- Produce clear, concise financial reports and presentations for senior leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to drive performance improvements
Candidate Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in project accounting or long-term contract environments (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure)
- Strong business partnering capability with a track record of influencing non-finance stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions and drive improved financial outcomes
- Advanced Excel skills; financial modelling experience advantageous
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially curious mindset
Why Apply
- Opportunity to play a key role in a globally recognised business
- Exposure to complex, high-value projects and senior stakeholders
- A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong platform for career progression within a dynamic organisation
Commercial Finance Manager Location: West Midlands (Hybrid) £65k-£70k
Opportunity
We are supporting a leading international organisation in the search for a Commercial Finance Consultant to join their UK finance team. This is a high-impact role operating at the heart of complex, long-term projects. You will partner closely with operational, commercial, and project leadership teams to drive financial performance, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance commercial decision-making. This opportunity suits a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in dynamic, project-based environments and enjoys influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of financial accounting for long-term projects and contracts, including:
- Revenue recognition
- Margin analysis and tracking
- Cost-to-complete forecasting
- Provide robust financial insights to support project performance and strategic decision-making
- Partner with Project Managers to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy
- Deliver variance analysis, risk/opportunity assessments, and actionable recommendations
- Implement and enhance project accounting controls, ensuring strong governance and compliance
- Drive improvements in financial discipline, cost visibility, and reporting clarityIdentify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and margin optimisation
- Support the development of best-in-class project accounting processes
- Produce clear, concise financial reports and presentations for senior leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to drive performance improvements
Candidate Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in project accounting or long-term contract environments (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure)
- Strong business partnering capability with a track record of influencing non-finance stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions and drive improved financial outcomes
- Advanced Excel skills; financial modelling experience advantageous
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially curious mindset
Why Apply
- Opportunity to play a key role in a globally recognised business
- Exposure to complex, high-value projects and senior stakeholders
- A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong platform for career progression within a dynamic organisation
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