Senior Commercial Finance Manager

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, working closely with the VBSE leadership team to set stretching but achievable targets
• Steer financial forecasting, shaping both short‑term rolling outlooks and long‑term models for the full P&L
• Prepare and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, giving leadership the insights they need through clear variance analysis
• Create KPIs and performance metrics that shine a light on trends and help the business stay ahead
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies that strengthen internal controls
• Manage cost control across CoS, capex, opex—including a significant headcount budget
• Oversee accounting operations, including cost accounting and revenue recognition, bringing strong technical accounting knowledge and partnering with FinOps
• Provide robust financial modelling and insights to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and operational change
• Lead and grow the Commercial Finance & Billing & Collections team, setting direction, supporting development, and driving high performance
• Act as a key point of contact for FP&A teams and external auditors
• Manage revenue accrual balances to ensure invoicing, cash collection and contract alignment
• Meet the security requirements of the role, including the ability to hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and maintain strict customer confidentiality

• Extensive finance and accounting experience, with a strong track record of driving financial performance
• Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and turn it into simple, actionable recommendations
• Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting financial information to non‑financial audiences
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing high‑performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence in holding senior stakeholders to account
• A recognised qualification such as CIMA, ACA, or ACCA
• Solid understanding of Accounting Principles and IFRS, especially IFRS 15

Experience in Finance Transformation

• Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work
• Discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more
• Amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies