Your new companyAn established and rapidly growing organisation is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision‑making, and partnering with commercial and operational teams. This is a high‑profile position within a business that is forecasting significant market‑share growth over the next five years, offering genuine influence, visibility, and long‑term opportunity.Your new roleAs the new Commercial Finance Manager, you will sit at the intersection of finance, strategy and performance, acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders across commercial, operations, and wider business functions.You will:Lead financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis for contract tenders and bids.Collaborate with commercial and operations teams to develop competitive, well‑structured tender submissions.Deliver scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and risk assessments to support strategic decisions.Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities to drive profitability and operational efficiency.Prepare detailed business cases and investment appraisals for new fleet purchases, remedial works and emerging technology projects.Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting, and decision‑making frameworks.Support month‑end routines and contribute to succession planning within the finance team.Carry out routine administrative tasks and maintain an organised, safe working environment.This role offers the opportunity to influence major commercial outcomes within a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.Essential requirements include:Experience in contract tendering, bids, project finance or a similar commercial finance environment (manufacturing experience advantageous).Advanced financial modelling and Excel capabilities.Proven leadership ability with experience developing and supporting people.Strong communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams.A resilient, detail‑driven and proactive approach, thriving in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.High standards of personal accountability, adherence to policies, and commitment to best practice across equality, safety and professional conduct.What you'll get in returnYou will join a forward‑thinking organisation during a period of significant growth, giving you real opportunity to shape commercial strategy, influence key decisions and enhance long‑term business performance.In return, you will receive:A high‑impact, strategically important role with exposure across the business.The chance to work alongside senior leaders on major bids, investments and commercial initiatives.Career development opportunities in a company committed to internal progression.A supportive environment that values equality, professionalism and continuous improvement.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk