Overview
Overview
Allegis Group is a multi-branded specialist in providing tailored staffing solutions to market leading clients. As the largest privately owned staffing company globally we consistently outperform our competitors and continuously deliver on our promises. With staffing at the core of what we know best, we understand how important people are to any business. At Allegis Group we invest in the training and development of our people, offering continuous opportunity to those who earn the right. Although Allegis’ origins are routed in staffing, over the past decade the group has made significant strides into the Managed Services sector, which continues to be a key strategy for the region. In joining our team, we are looking for likeminded, driven individuals who can have a significant impact on what is a fast paced and dynamic business. Our goal is to become the staffing and services company others aspire to be.
Core Skills, Role and Responsibilities
The Commercial Business Partner supports margin protection, commercial decision-making, and risk awareness across aligned business areas. The role works closely with Sales and Corporate Services to provide commercial insights, support operational performance, and contribute to sustainable growth.
This position operates as a key partner to Sales teams, offering guidance and analysis while ensuring commercial processes are followed. The CBP supports issue resolution, reporting, and planning activities, while building strong working relationships across the business.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
- BSc/BA degree or similar further education (ideally in Business, Finance, or related field)
- 3+ years post-graduate experiencein Operations, Commercial, Finance, or Business Partnering roles
- Good foundational financial acumen (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)
- Understanding of financial modelling, pricing structures, and contract models
- Experience with financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
- Strong customer service orientation with experience supporting stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Exposure to contract negotiations and commercial agreements (desirable)
- Knowledge of legal frameworks related to recruitment or services (desirable)
- Financial or legal qualifications are beneficial but not required
Behaviours
- Commercial mindset with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Well-organised with effective time management skills
- Proactive and accountable, with attention to detail
- Able to assess and elevate risks appropriately
- Willing to challenge constructively and contribute ideas for improvement
- Open to learning and developing new skills
- Maintains a professional, collaborative, and transparent approach
- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at different levels
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Sales organisation to provide commercial insight, guidance, and support
- Act as a point of contact for resolving commercial and operational issues, escalating where needed
- Support Sales teams in building financial and commercial awareness
- Identify and raise potential commercial and regulatory risks
- Collaborate with Corporate Services (Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, Facilities) to support business operations
- Contribute to commercial input for business decisions
- Support the annual budgeting and planning process
- Assist with target setting, performance tracking, and variance analysis
- Produce forecasts and highlight risks and opportunities
- Provide insights into market trends, client performance, and commercial risks
- Support contract preparation and negotiations in collaboration with Sales, Legal, and Sales Support teams
- Participate in client interactions, including negotiations, issue resolution, and relationship management
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of more efficient ways of working
- Maintain awareness of relevant legal and regulatory requirements impacting the business
