Senior Commercial Finance Analyst – Bids £55,000–£65,000 excellent benefits Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote What if your next role could give you everything? Progression. Purpose. A future-proof skill set. A visionary manager who genuinely invests in developing people. And a sector transforming so fast that joining now will put you years ahead of your peers. This is that rare combination - the role where commercial challenge meets national impact. Why this role will accelerate your career You’ll gain: Rare, specialised skills in competitive bidding, pricing and commercial modelling Exposure to senior leaders making high-stakes strategic decisions A fast track to Bid Manager and longer-term finance leadership roles Visibility and ownership from day one A brand that opens doors and strengthens your CV A purpose-driven environment with real-world impact If you want a role that genuinely moves your career forward - this is it. A career with real meaning Every day, millions rely on services that keep modern life functioning — work, healthcare, education, connection. During crises, this sector is classed as essential because society stops without it. As a Senior Commercial Finance Bid Analyst, your work won’t sit buried in a spreadsheet. It will influence services used by communities nationwide. If you’ve ever wanted your commercial skills to matter, here’s your chance. Join an organisation ahead of its time Your future employer is a national leader known for being: Technology pioneers Data-driven AI-enabled Forward thinking around ESG and sustainability Committed to innovation over tradition From real-time performance data to advanced modelling tools - decisions here are shaped by insight, not instinct. And yes - this is an organisation with a premium reputation. What you’ll be doing This is a high-performing commercial bidding team operating at the exact moment the sector is shifting into a new era. You will: Support senior bid finance managers on multi-million-pound competitive tenders Lead smaller bids independently, gaining immediate ownership Challenge assumptions from senior stakeholders Build complex pricing and financial models Assess cost structures, resource needs and commercial viability Turn data into winning strategies Bring commercial clarity to high-stakes decisions The hiring manager is exceptional — strategic, engaging, supportive and truly committed to developing high-potential talent. They want ambition. Hunger. Curiosity. Not average. Not passive. Someone who wants to stand out. Who you are You may come from: Commercial finance Project accounting FP&A Bids or tenders Pricing Corporate finance You don’t need experience across all these areas. You do need the mindset: Commercially sharp Analytically strong Confident challenging senior people Curious about how things work Brave enough to speak up If you bring that, they can develop the rest. This is more than a job It’s the opportunity to: Shape essential national services Work with cutting-edge tech and advanced data Build a rare, high-value skill set Join a sector reinventing itself Learn from an exceptional manager Accelerate your progression Gain purpose, variety and stability in one role If you want a commercial role where you influence big decisions, grow quickly, and do work that actually matters - this is the one to explore. We’re a purpose-driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them. Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance, and wellbeing support throughout your journey We also reinvest 3% of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives - including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops, and youth outreach. With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role. You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.