Role: Commercial Finance Lead REF 101725
Contract Length: 3 months initially – highly likely to extend
Location: Hybrid (Bristol) – 1‑2 days per week onsite
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LEAD
* Work with external advisers to test assumptions in relation to the financial flows and highlight areas where additional work is needed. Work with the Commercial Lead, Finance and VAT specialists, to identify how VAT will be treated and highlight any where this may cause any operational issues.
* Review the LCP policy and procedures to be implemented which govern our projects, ensuring these are coherent and that developing in the Assurance Strategy and Controls are fully captured and implemented.
* Update Commercial Risk Logs with any additional financial risks, suggest and assist in the management of mitigation plans.
* Develop the Finance and Economic Case in the Business Case. Establish strong working relationships with the LCP Working Group and oversee the monthly MI and data packs.
* Engage with key stakeholders in Op Fin and Fin Accounting on expenditure and controls.
* Lead discussions with external financial leads in Barclaycard, Unite and Amazon Business.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LEAD
* Either AAT or CIMA
* Finance Management
* Finance Policy
* Stakeholder Management / Relationship – Internal and external
* Confidence to present to senior stakeholders
* Strong communication skills
* Leadership and mentoring skills.
* Ability to engage with systems and recognise will have an ERP
DISABILITY CONFIDENT
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
ARMED FORCES COVENANT
The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex‑military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please let us know.
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