Head of Commercial Finance - Hybrid Working in Milton Keynes

Location: Milton KeynesSalary: 75,055 - 82,400 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: FinancePosted: 2026-09-19Valid to: 2026-10-19Employer: FCDO ServicesJob summaryHead of Commercial Finance Salary: 75,055 - 82,400 plus a location allowance of 1,750 and excellent benefitsLocation: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business needFree shuttle bus is available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope ParkAt FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Job descriptionAt any moment in time, we have hundreds of active projects around the world, each with varying revenue streams. Our Finance team not only take great pride to understand the value in the financial management of these projects, they ensure everything is compliant with the National Audit Office to help deliver year end accounts to Parliament. This is Finance with a twist, Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Accounting for the nation's interests. Drive commercial growth in a high-profile roleThis is a high-profile hands-on leadership role, balancing team management with strategic influence and deep involvement in modelling, analysis, and commercial decision-making. Working alongside the Chief Finance and Chief Executive Officers and other board-level stakeholders, you'll drive commercial finance across the Trading Fund. As the senior finance lead for driving profit growth, you'll shape strategy and deliver actionable insight across high-value business functions. Your work will encompass corporate planning, pricing decisions, cost modelling, board-level analysis, and recommendations on profitability and margins. Leading the Commercial Finance team to deliver support to the Customer Relations directorate, you'll ensure that appropriate pricing and bid investments, governance and resources are operational across the organisation. Supporting departments with cost models and financial forecasts to underpin products and services, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality analysis and insight to support operational decisions. And, owning the evaluation of commercial initiatives from pricing to profit analysis, you'll identify opportunities to optimise revenue and performance, providing clarity on where the business should invest. Develop your financial expertise while helping to defend the UK's global interestsA qualified chartered accountant, you'll bring exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills with a focus on assessing risk and maximising commercial impact. You'll also bring the ability to contribute to the development of financial and wider business strategies. To succeed in this role, you should have experience of building trusted relationships across teams and business partners, and the ability to engage and influence at Executive Board level. With a forward-looking, customer-facing approach you should also have experience of negotiating and building strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to make this role your own, so you'll need to be committed to your ongoing professional development. And, while technical knowledge of accounting principles, systems and procedures is essential, experience of Oracle Cloud ERP software is desirable. Discover the support you need to grow your career furtherWorking with us you'll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.You can find out more about vetting on our website: ukClosing date: 18th October 2026It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse worldThe vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. Person specificationEssential: Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills with a focus on assessing risk and maximising commercial impact. Qualified chartered accountant or demonstrable equivalent QBEAbility to engage and influence at Executive Board levelExperience of building effective internal business relationships at a senior levelAbility to contribute to the wider business strategy and the development of financial strategies which support the achievement of the Corporate / Strategic PlanProven experience of negotiating and building strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders. Commitment to developing self, desire to make the role their ownIT literate in particular strong MS Excel skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsGood technical knowledge of accounting principles, systems and proceduresIs customer facing; manages longer term expectations. Managing a Quality ServiceSeeing the Big PictureWorking TogetherTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills with a focus on assessing risk and maximising commercial impact. Ability to engage and influence at Executive Board levelAbility to contribute to the wider business strategy and the development of financial strategies which support the achievement of the Corporate/Strategic Plan. Qualified chartered accountant or demonstrable equivalent QBEBenefitsAlongside your salary of 75,055, FCDO Services contributes 21,743 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pensionA leave allowance of 25 days per annum9 days per annum public and privilege daysThings you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. MedicalSuccessful candidates will be expected to have a medical. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).ukFurther informationIf you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices. For more information, please visit their website. AttachmentsCandidate pack- Head of Commercial Finance.