Head of Finance & Commercial – BBC

Company: EMCOR UK
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Location: London
Job Description:

Location

Nationwide – UK wide travel expected.

Working Hours

8:30 am – 5:30 pm; flexible where possible.

Salary and Incentives

Competitive base salary plus car allowance.

Benefits

  • Car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Discount shopping, gym, days out
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Paid volunteering days

Company Overview

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people, collaborate with customers, and use data‑driven intelligence through our One Data World platform to provide informed, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

Financial Leadership & Governance

  • Lead production of accurate and timely management accounts (P&L, variance analysis, WIP, cash flow, forecasting).
  • Own budgeting and financial planning cycle aligned with operational delivery and strategic priorities.
  • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance across all contract activities.
  • Provide financial insight and challenge to drive performance, cost optimisation and value creation.
  • Lead financial reconciliation, billing accuracy and invoicing governance.

Commercial Strategy & Contract Management

  • Lead the commercial strategy for the BBC contract, ensuring commercial decisions support long‑term account success.
  • Oversee all contract variations, change requests and scope adjustments, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated and documented.
  • Ensure consistent application of EMCOR UK’s commercial framework across the account.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with the BBC and third‑party suppliers, protecting EMCOR UK’s commercial position.
  • Demonstrate value for money through benchmarking, cost analysis and transparent reporting.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as the primary financial and commercial interface with the BBC client.
  • Build strong relationships with operational leaders, finance, and central support functions.
  • Provide strategic advice and reporting to the Strategic Account Director, SLT and ELT.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary finance and commercial team.
  • Create a high‑performance culture aligned to EMCOR UK values and BBC contract priorities.
  • Ensure clarity of objectives, accountability and capability across the team.

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent commercial accreditation.

Experience

  • Extensive senior‑level finance and commercial experience in a services or FM environment.
  • Proven track record of contract value optimisation, risk management and commercial governance.
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
  • Strong understanding of financial modelling, forecasting and cost analysis.
  • Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in a complex, multi‑site environment.

Skills & Behaviours

  • Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and make evidence‑based decisions.
  • Demonstrates leadership gravitas, resilience and strategic thinking.
  • Skilled in data interpretation, performance analysis and continuous improvement.
  • High proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with CMMS advantageous.

Equal Opportunity

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in building a better world at work.

Additional Benefits

  • Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
  • Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
  • GEMS – internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
  • Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
  • Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Health cash plan – benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and health & wellbeing
  • Dental scheme
  • Access to health assessments
  • Employee Assistance Programme – offering guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries

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Posted: July 7th, 2026