Commercial Finance Manager, Facility Management, Midlands, Hybrid, 80k Role Overview We have partnered with a growing provider in facilities management as they are on the lookout for a Commercial Finance Manager to lead bid strategy and cost modelling for technical service tenders.
The role requires creating robust financial models that support operational delivery, commercial decision:making, and competitive pricing across diverse portfolios.
Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain complex financial models for hard FM and total FM bids, integrating lifecycle costing, risk assessment, and value:for:money analysis.
* Translate technical engineering, maintenance, and cleaning solutions into accurate, costed proposals aligned with contracting standards.
* Interpret asset registers, maintenance schedules, and service level agreements to model cost implications and operational performance.
* Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operational teams to validate assumptions and ensure accuracy of financial inputs.
* Support the pricing, forecasting, and financial governance of bids through detailed scenario and sensitivity analysis.
* Prepare commercial commentary and cost justifications for bids, presenting clear narratives that meet client and internal approval standards.
* Develop and maintain a transparent risk register, quantifying financial impacts related to TUPE, pensions, and mobilisation contingencies.
* Contribute to financial planning beyond bids, including business case modelling, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of financial tools.
* Recommend commercially creative solutions such as condition:based maintenance or alternative service strategies to optimise value and competitiveness.
Person Profile * Proven experience in financial modelling, pricing, or bid finance within facilities management, engineering, or technical services.
* Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience with financial modelling tools (Power BI an advantage). * Knowledge of FM standards including SFG20, CIBSE Guide M, BICSc, and familiarity with NEC contract structures.
* Commercial acumen and ability to assess lifecycle, risk, and cost:benefit scenarios.
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or equivalent experience; engineering or FM:related qualification advantageous.