At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape pricing strategies and improve profitability while supporting key commercial decisions.
- Company: Join a leading international law firm with a focus on sustainable growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach junior team members and grow within a high-performing culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance by influencing key business decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in commercial finance or pricing.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At CMS, our Commercial Finance team plays a central role in shaping pricing strategy, improving profitability, and supporting commercial decision‑making across the business. Working closely with partners, practice group and sector leaders as well as senior business leaders, we help drive sustainable growth in line with the firm’s strategy, and ensure the firm delivers value to both clients and the business.
We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Commercial Finance Manager to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional finance and play a key role in pricing, profitability, client strategy and commercial decision‑making within a leading international law firm.
The Role
As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders, helping them make better commercial decisions and improve financial performance.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Partnering with practice, sector and regional leadership teams to identify opportunities to improve profitability and commercial performance.
- Supporting the development of pricing strategies and commercial solutions for significant client opportunities, panel appointments and strategic tenders.
- Building financial models and delivering clear analysis, insight and recommendations to support decision‑making.
- Challenging and influencing stakeholders to improve pricing discipline, matter management and financial outcomes.
- Delivering training and coaching to partners and fee earners on pricing, profitability, financial management and commercial best practice.
- Supporting strategic initiatives led by the Head of Commercial Finance and Senior Commercial Finance Managers.
- Coaching and developing junior members of the team, contributing to a collaborative and high‑performing culture.
About You
You are commercially curious, analytically rigorous and confident engaging with senior stakeholders. You enjoy solving complex problems, influencing decision‑making and translating financial analysis into practical commercial recommendations.
You Will Ideally Have:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), although this is not essential for candidates with relevant experience.
- Experience in commercial finance, pricing, FP.
Commercial Finance Manager employer: CMS UK
Join a leading Antitrust, Competition & Trade team in Europe, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment across London, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive training, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a generous bonus scheme, ensuring that you have the tools and support needed for meaningful career growth. Our collaborative culture encourages high levels of responsibility and client engagement from day one, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding and impactful role.
