Head of Commercial Finance
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Job Description
Head of Commercial Finance leading Seetec’s commercial bid finance capability and Finance Business Partners. Driving reporting, forecasting, process optimisation and strategic financial insight across the Group.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop Finance Business Partners, Bid Modellers and senior finance colleagues, creating a high-performing and collaborative team culture
- Provide strategic oversight and challenge on major bids, rebids, contract extensions and commercial opportunities
- Drive improvements in management reporting, month-end processes and group consolidation activities
- Partner with Commercial, Contracts, BI and Data teams to translate commercial drivers into financial performance and insight
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and enhance value across the Group
- Lead budget, forecasting and cash flow reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information
- Present commercial and financial performance, risks and opportunities to Board-level stakeholders
- Support the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the Finance function as a member of the Finance Leadership Team
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience
- Proven experience in a senior commercial finance leadership role within a complex, multi-entity environment
- Strong background in bid finance, commercial modelling and business partnering
- Exceptional people leadership skills, with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams
- Strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial decision-making capability
- Experience influencing and presenting to senior and Board-level stakeholders
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills
- Experience driving process improvement, automation and finance efficiencies
- Experience in government-funded contracts, public sector tenders or outsourced service delivery (desirable)
- Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query or related reporting tools (desirable)
- May be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, dependent on the role
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults
- 37 hours per week
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Pension - 5% Employee / 5% Employer
- Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
- Permanent contract
- Remote work












