Commercial Finance Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

7/2/2025

Accepting Applications Until

26 July 2025

Job Description

Your Role: Commercial Finance Manager – Cost & Capital

The Commercial Finance Manager role within the Cost & Capital Team is your opportunity to lead transformative change and shape the future of Global. Positioned at the heart of the business, this role spans across the entire company, ensuring operations are not just efficient but truly optimised for growth. As a key driver of value creation, you’ll unlock strategic insights by building comprehensive data sets, analysing financial information, and optimising costs to support strategic decision-making that will propel Global to new heights over the next few years.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: Deeply understand the business & technology enhancements to be able to synthesise cost-saving initiatives that balance efficiency with performance.

Own It: Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, budgets and variance analyses to senior management and stakeholders.

Keep it Simple: Develop, implement and manage actionable plans within the forecast process, ensuring clarity and measurable results.

Better Together: Act as a "critical friend" to the business, providing strategic guidance and challenging assumptions to ensure robust decisions.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll:

• Build a deep understanding of Global’s operating model, cost base and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain financial data sets and models to analyse cost structures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Deliver insights that shape business decisions by converting monthly performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Support the design and implementation of cost-saving initiatives, working with senior leaders across multiple departments.
• Establish strong relationships with key business stakeholders, earning a seat at the table in strategic discussions.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Analytical Rigour: Strong financial modelling and analysis skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear recommendations.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to understand business drivers, challenge constructively, and see the bigger picture.
• Stakeholder Influence: Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Execution Focus: Ability to turn insights into action, driving change across teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and uncertainty, while keeping outcomes front of mind.
• Coaching and Development: Nurturing talent by empowering and guiding individuals to unlock their potential
• Building Trust: Creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team