Commercial Finance Manager

Key responsibilities: Strategic Business Partnering Deliver forward-looking financial analysis and performance reporting at client and Go-to-Market (GtM) levels. Present insights to stakeholders in impactful formats, driving action and value through meaningful engagement. Educate Unit Leads, Partners, and Consultants on financial principles and commercial acumen. Lead workshops on finance topics such as bid modelling, the PA model and value creation strategies. Provide commercial risk management support, including open book reporting and high-risk assignment reviews. Engage across the full lifecycle of service delivery—from bid modelling to job closure—ensuring sound financial setup, pricing, and risk mitigation. Financial Planning & Reporting Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting with variance analysis and actionable insights. Lead forecasting, budgeting, and sensitivity modelling for business units and leadership. Perform earned-value analysis to ensure accurate revenue and profit recognition. Revenue & Profitability Oversight Monitor job profitability against bid projections and advise on corrective actions. Oversee job setup, invoicing, payment terms, and debt collection to manage working capital. Review subcontractor arrangements and ensure accuracy in P2P processes. Commercial & Risk Management Actively manage contract risk portfolios, raising concerns and proposing commercially sound solutions. Advise on non-routine financial matters including currency exposure, taxation, and interest implications. Audit Preparation & Compliance Lead internal audit readiness by preparing documentation, reconciling financial data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Support external audit cycles, including the preparation of IFRS templates and coordination with auditors. Ensure all financial activities are SOX compliant and follow established processes and policies. Oversee subcontractor arrangements and P2P processes to ensure audit trail integrity and financial accuracy. Risk & Controls Oversight Actively manage contract risk portfolios, flagging concerns and proposing commercially sound solutions. Monitor expense and cost anomalies, investigate out-of-policy spend, and implement corrective actions. Provide commercial risk management support for high-risk assignments and open book reporting   The equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACCA, ACA Experience Experience in dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills required Experience at managing cross-function/business relationships at all levels within an organisation is desirable Strong commercial acumen and awareness Advanced excel skills and data analysis Previous experience in a global professional services environment and/or dealing with UK Government is highly desirable Previous Line management experience. We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying. 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