Job Description

Salary:

52,000 - 60,000 per year

Hours:

37.5 per week

Location:

Bolton (Hybrid considered)

Closing Date:

4th of June 2025

Please quote job reference: ABL 767

Job Purpose

The Commercial Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in driving the financial and strategic growth of the organisation by overseeing financial planning and operations while supporting the development of new business opportunities. This position bridges finance with cross-functional collaboration, offering vital insights that inform operational reporting and efficiency, sustainability, and commercial innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team at our Head Office in Bolton. This is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional finance functions, combining financial management, operational oversight, and business development and commercial insight to support the organisation's long-term growth strategy.


As Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring performance of multiple services to budget and forecast within our organisation, each with its own operational and strategic needs. This makes the role both varied and impactful, requiring a hands on, adaptable approach to ensure each service line remains financially robust and aligned with our broader organisational objectives. You will be the key finance support for business development with financial modelling for new business tenders and proposals.


You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, driving financial monitoring and planning, improving operational efficiencies, and identifying new opportunities to enhance performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

As a key member of the team, you will lead on all aspects of financial reporting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for operations, working closely with service leads on monthly management accounts, financial performance reports, and variance analysis. You will identify and deliver in-year financial efficiencies that ensure value for money and long-term sustainability. Responsible for quarterly financial returns to local authority customers, you will ensure submissions are accurate, timely, and aligned with contractual pricing schedules, while maintaining compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial regulations. You will manage funding or investment decisions, support year-end processes, and liaise with external auditors. Your role will also involve monitoring service budgets through financial modelling and performance analysis, collaborating across functions to enhance operational efficiency. You'll assist in developing and implementing financial and operational policies, and work alongside HR, IT, and Procurement to streamline financial processes. In addition, you will partner with the Business Development team to assess the financial viability of new projects, bids, and contracts, developing and managing financial models, conducting commercial analysis and risk assessments, and reviewing contracts to support growth. You will contribute strategic insight into market trends, support pricing strategies, and help build robust business cases for new service opportunities.

Key Requirements

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior commercial finance / business partner role, with exposure to operations or business development and good commercial acumen. Strong analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. Commercially astute with a strategic mindset, proactive approach and good understanding of commercial contracts. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with accounting systems.

Employee Benefits:

Birthday Day off Flexible Annual Leave scheme Employee Referral scheme 37.5 hours working week Flu jabs Blue Light Card Cycle to work scheme Leadership and staff away days Training and Development

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