Commercial Finance Manager Salary Up to £50000pa Sales Incentive Plan 3% Flex Bens Car Bens Location Hemel Hempstead We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant to join one of the most exciting teams in Sopra Steria as a Commercial Finance Manager. You will be part of the team responsible for the pricing and financials on some of our most significant external bids ranging in value from £1 million up to £100million. This role will have you working with almost every department in Sopra Steria from technical teams up to Board Directors. It is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant looking to move from professional practice into a commercial, business-driven environment. It is likely you will come from a practice background and no keen to work within the commercial world You'll be happy to challenge the numbers and so therefore have a strong attention to detail and have a background in auditing. Key Responsibilities - Using analytical experience and awareness of current accounting standards to efficiently collate, validate, understand, analyse and present the costs and assumptions underpinning the financial models. This will require engagement with various Sopra Steria teams including, but not limited to, solutions, technical, procurement, delivery, sales, risk, commercial, legal, finance, tax, and client account management Performing adequate checks on the accuracy and completeness of financial models Preparing and presenting alternative commercial options and scenarios Where required from time to time, supporting dialogue with suppliers and clients Supporting the Sopra Steria contract development and legal teams with financial information relevant to the project Supporting colleagues in the Commercial Finance Team during their holiday periods and with deadlines on other projects within the Team Assisting with the Sopra Steria project governance process - providing supporting material and responding to actions where required Engaging and communicating regularly with key stakeholders including the Commercial Development Director Essential Skills - Formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA or ACCA) Accountancy profession employment background Awareness of current accounting standards and principles Advanced numeracy, including ability to model scenarios and sensitivities Exceptional verbal and written presentation and communication skills Responding positively to tight deadlines, working additional hours where necessary to meet requirements to a high standard Experience of working on projects in a financial capacity Experience of working for clients (internal or external) Eligibility for SC clearance Desirable skills - Experience of working directly with or for external clients and their advisors Experience of working within large projects Awareness of IT/BPO projects and services Experience of a corporate finance/transaction services project environment with an accountancy practice employer This is a great opportunity and the chance to join a real market leader who regards every single member of the team a pivotal part of the business. We will look after you, offer personal improvement, career development and not to mention working alongside some of the best talent the UK has to offer. We are forward thinking offering that will reward your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits package, endless career growth opportunities and flexible working. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Get in touch for more details or to have a confidential discussion about whether this could be the opportunity for you