Commercial Finance Manager

Overview

At CMS, our Commercial Finance team plays a central role in shaping pricing strategy, improving profitability, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. We help drive sustainable growth in line with our strategy and ensure the firm delivers value to both clients and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with practice, sector and regional leadership teams to identify opportunities to improve profitability and commercial performance.
• Support the development of pricing strategies and commercial solutions for significant client opportunities, panel appointments and strategic tenders.
• Build financial models and deliver clear analysis, insight and recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to improve pricing discipline, matter management and financial outcomes.
• Deliver training and coaching to partners and fee earners on pricing, profitability, financial management and commercial best practice.
• Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Commercial Finance and Senior Commercial Finance Managers.
• Coach and develop junior members of the team, contributing to a collaborative and high‑performing culture.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – not essential for candidates with relevant experience.
• Experience in commercial finance, pricing, FP&A, business partnering or a similar analytical role.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear and actionable insight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior decision‑makers.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and genuine interest in improving commercial performance.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality outputs to demanding deadlines.
• Experience within legal, professional services or other partnership‑based environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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