Role: Commercial Finance Lead
Ref: 6780
Rate: £475.00 - £540.00 per day PAYE – depending upon experience
IR35: In scope
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Length of Contract: 3 months initially, likely to be extended depending on varying factors
Location: Bristol or Glasgow
Hybrid Working: 1-2 days on site per week
Active SC must be in place
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Lead with active SC Clearance to play a critical role in shaping financial governance, commercial strategy, and assurance across a complex programme. This is a high-impact position requiring strong collaboration across finance, commercial, and external partner teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with external advisers to challenge and validate financial assumptions, identifying gaps and areas requiring further analysis.
* Collaborate with the Commercial Lead, Finance teams, and VAT specialists to determine VAT treatment and flag potential operational impacts.
* Review and refine policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with project governance, Assurance Strategy, and control frameworks.
* Maintain and update Commercial Risk Logs, identifying financial risks and supporting the development and execution of mitigation strategies.
* Lead the development of the Finance and Economic Case within the broader Business Case.
* Build strong relationships with the Working Group, overseeing monthly MI reporting and data pack delivery.
* Engage with key stakeholders across Operational Finance and Financial Accounting to ensure robust expenditure tracking and controls.
* Lead financial discussions with external partners including private sector clients.
Essential Requirements
* Active SC Clearance
* AAT or CIMA qualification
* Proven experience in finance management and financial policy
* Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external)
* Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability
* Experience engaging with financial systems, including ERP environments
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Finance assurance experience
* Public sector background
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