At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape pricing and commercial strategy while collaborating with teams to drive growth.
- Company: Join a national charity in Bristol making a real difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and the chance to influence change.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career development during an exciting period of change.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of decision-making and support sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial finance, especially in charities or local governments.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company is a national charity based in Bristol, recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager to sit with the business development team and have a dotted line into the CFO.
Your new role is a highly visible commercial finance position at the heart of the organisation. Reporting into the CFO / Business Development team, you'll shape pricing, modelling, and commercial strategy across bids, renewals, and new business, ensuring decisions are backed by robust financial insight.
The role will involve:
- Financial modelling: Build smart models, pricing strategies, and business cases for bids and new opportunities.
- Fee uplift preparation: Lead annual submissions and support commissioner negotiations.
- Scenario analysis: Deliver sensitivity modelling and commercial insight to guide strategic choices.
- Cross‑functional partnering: Work closely with Business Development and Operations to evaluate opportunities and support sustainable growth.
- Commercial governance: Ensure proposals align with financial plans, governance standards, and wider organisational strategy.
- Framework development: Support the creation of commercial frameworks, costing approaches, and financial tools.
What you'll need to succeed: We are looking for a commercial accountant, ideally with experience in charities, housing associations, or local governments. Within these sectors, you should have significant experience with pricing and tender support, helping complex organisations with scenario modelling. You should have strong Excel skills and excellent stakeholder management.
What you'll get in return: The role is Bristol-based but offers flexibility for the right candidate. A great opportunity to join a business during a period of change and to help influence and support its future direction.
What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Commercial Finance Manager in Bristol employer: Hays Senior Finance
Hays is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a Commercial Finance Manager within a national charity based in Bristol. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the charity's future direction while enjoying flexible working arrangements.
