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Group Commercial Finance Manager

Lincoln Temporary £400 - £500 per day View Job Description
The Commercial Finance Business Partner is part of the Commercial team reporting to the Commercial Director with a dotted line to the Finance Director. The role provides comprehensive finance business partnering to the Commercial team across customer and supplier contract negotiations, pricing and new development opportunities
  • Exclusive, high-impact role- Directly support the Commercial Director
  • Hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site

About Our Client

Our client is a large not for profit organisation within the 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 Manager will 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

  • £400 - £500 a day
  • Hybrid role - 2 days onsite
  • Possible temp to perm
Contact
Jane Bagni
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6683700
Phone number
+44 121 634 6931

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Lincoln
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jane Bagni
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6931
Job reference
JN-032025-6683700