Commercial Finance Director
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £75,100, and AVOVE LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1131 (Financial managers and directors) · 79% match
- Likely 3534 (Financial accounts managers) · 9% match
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 5% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 | £60,100 | £67,600 | £75,100 |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Commercial Finance Director – Capital Frameworks will lead the commercial and financial performance of Avove’s Capital Frameworks, working closely with Commercial Finance Leads to drive strong and sustainable results. With a clear focus on margin improvement, cash conversion, commercial risk and contractual performance, you’ll ensure work delivered is effectively converted into certified revenue, billing and cash. You’ll also play a key role in protecting Avove’s contractual position, ensuring entitlement is understood, evidenced and maximised.
You’ll provide strategic leadership and constructive challenge across the frameworks, helping teams strengthen commercial performance while ensuring compliance with Avove’s financial and commercial policies, governance requirements and client commitments. Working closely with the Director of Commercial Compliance, you’ll help translate Avove’s wider commercial strategy and assurance requirements into effective, practical controls across each framework.
What will your day look like…
- Significant senior commercial and financial leadership experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction or another contract-based environment.
- A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Finance or a related discipline.
- A strong track record of delivering margin improvement across multiple contracts or frameworks.
- Practical experience of working capital management, cash conversion, accrued income and WIP.
- Strong knowledge of complex contracts, change control, contractual obligations and commercial governance.
- Experience developing senior client relationships and leading senior commercial or commercial finance professionals.
- Excellent commercial and financial acumen, with the confidence to challenge performance and influence at senior level.
- Strong leadership, coaching, negotiation and communication skills.
About you…
- Lead the commercial and financial performance of our Capital Frameworks, delivering budgeted margin and driving sustainable improvement.
- Develop and oversee margin improvement plans, identifying opportunities and addressing areas of commercial underperformance.
- Drive cash conversion and working capital performance, with a strong focus on WIP, accrued income, certification, invoicing and cash collection.
- Provide robust challenge around forecasts, cost-to-complete, commercial risks and operational performance.
- Maximise commercial value by effectively managing contractual entitlement, change, risk and commercial opportunities.
- Ensure strong commercial governance across new bids, retenders, framework extensions and contract mobilisation.
- Partner with operational, procurement, supply chain and pre-contract teams to improve productivity, commercial strategy and whole-life value.
- Build trusted senior client relationships, leading commercial negotiations, performance reviews and the resolution of key contractual issues.
- Provide leadership, coaching and development to Commercial Finance Leads, creating consistency and sharing best practice across the frameworks.
- Work closely with the Director of Commercial Compliance to ensure Avove’s commercial policies, controls and contractual obligations are effectively embedded across the portfolio.
What’s in it for you…
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company Car/Allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Medical Cover
- Avove Discount Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
About Avove...
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. AVOVE LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.