Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.
As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.
Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
Job Description
- Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.
- This role can be based at wither our London Victoria office or our Melbourn office
Purpose of the Role and Overview
The Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) plays a pivotal role in partnering with the Consulting business and Sector Operating Units to deliver real-time financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support. Acting as a trusted advisor, the CFM collaborates closely with Unit leadership to influence decision-making and drive value creation across bids, contracts, pricing, team structures, and operational delivery.
This role is central to ensuring financial rigour and commercial effectiveness through accurate and timely reporting of weekly and monthly results, variance analysis, and the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. The CFM also leads on ad‑hoc financial analysis and contributes to strategic projects that support business growth and performance.
Reporting into Corporate Finance and the CFO, the CFM operates across multiple business functions and engages regularly with senior stakeholders, offering high visibility and influence within the organisation.
What It Takes to Be a Great Commercial Finance Manager
Core Attributes of Excellence:
- Strategic Influence: Actively shape business decisions and strategy by delivering timely, relevant commercial and industry insights.
- Business Partnering: Operate as a trusted advisor and translator between Corporate and Consulting Units, aligning financial priorities with operational goals.
- Commercial Awareness:
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Commercial Finance Manager in Melbourne employer: PA Consulting
At PA Consulting, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Data Architect, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a hybrid working environment, allowing for flexibility while engaging with clients and colleagues. We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI-driven data solutions that make a real impact.
