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Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

Lincoln Permanent £74,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
A newly created, high-profile commercial finance role offering the opportunity to influence strategy, drive financial insight, and support key investment decisions. If you're a commercially savvy finance professional looking for strategic exposure and the chance to partner with senior leadership, this role is for you.
  • Exclusive, high-impact role- Directly support the Commercial Director
  • Hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site in Lincoln

About Our Client

Our client is a large, fast-growing organisation in the healthcare and social care sector. With a significant property portfolio and contractual arrangements across multiple local authority partnerships, they are focused on long-term sustainability, strategic expansion, and commercial efficiency. Following a recent merger, they are entering an exciting phase of growth, making this a critical hire to support commercial decision-making at the highest level.

Job Description

As the Group Commercial Business Partner, you will:

  • Partner closely with the Commercial Director to provide financial insight and commercial decision support.
  • Lead financial modelling, investment appraisals, and business case development for new commercial opportunities.
  • Support contract negotiations and tenders, ensuring financial viability and risk assessment.
  • Manage and evaluate the financial performance of large-scale contracts (c. £100m in value).
  • Provide clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
  • Assess pricing structures, cost efficiencies, and return on investment for new business opportunities.
  • Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and procurement teams to drive commercial outcomes.
  • Analyse financial trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance.
  • Influence business planning by identifying financial efficiencies and process improvements.
  • Play a key role in shaping the financial strategy for the next 2-3 years as the business continues to expand.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Group Commercial Finance Business Partner Should Have:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong commercial finance experience.
  • Proven track record in financial modelling, investment appraisal, and decision support.
  • Experience working on bids, tenders, and contractual agreements (local authority experience is a plus).
  • Strong commercial awareness - able to understand key business drivers and financial risks.
  • A confident communicator who can challenge, influence, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • High level of resilience, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Background in service sectors, healthcare, or multi-site organisations is desirable.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to business partnering and commercial decision-making.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £80,000 + 6% matched pension + 25 days annual leave
  • Hybrid working - only 2 days on-site per week in Lincoln
  • Exclusive, newly created role with direct impact on business strategy
  • Senior stakeholder exposure and high levels of autonomy
  • Opportunity to shape financial decision-making in a growing organisation

If you're looking for a strategic finance role where you can make a real commercial impact, apply now!

Contact
Hamza Raza
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6682796
Phone number
+441212309358

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Public Sector & Not For Profit
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Lincoln
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hamza Raza
Consultant phone
+441212309358
Job reference
JN-032025-6682796