Finance Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group are seeking qualified, commercially minded accountants to join our South Birmingham client as a Finance Manager. Salary is up to �55,000 + bonus, with hybrid working and an enhanced benefits pack on offer.

To be successful, you will have completed your ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification and be able to add value through insightful analysis. You'll partner with operational stakeholders across your region and take ownership of developing super working relationships.

The Finance Manager will be key in business growth through the development of robust commercial models. This newly created role will be instrumental in driving pre-emptive retention strategies and minimising competitive tender scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners (FBP) to assess and challenge retention requirements, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Conduct modelling, costing, and pricing to support commercial decision-making.
• Provide commercial scenario planning to balance attractive client proposals with financial sustainability.
• Manage and ensure the accuracy of financial sign-off documentation and submissions.
• Oversee bid timelines, working alongside retention and growth directors to ensure structured data collation, modelling, and review processes.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide detailed commercial analysis and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve and assess key benchmark data to enhance bid viability and support executive sign-off.
• Conduct post-investment appraisals to document lessons learned and inform future business strategies.
• Attend client-facing presentations and site visits where necessary.

About You:

• Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Strong commercial acumen and scenario planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in partnering with non-finance professionals.
• Confidence to challenge senior management when necessary.

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