Commercial Finance Manager

Job title:

Commercial Finance Manager

Company

Liberty Global

Job description

Believ: ABOUT USAt Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind.We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents – Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment.About the roleAs the Commercial Finance Manager at Believ, you will play a critical role in shaping the commercial strategy for our B2G (Business to Government), B2B (Business to Business), and Property/Land deals. Your main responsibilities will include developing compelling and competitive commercial offers, conducting market insights analysis to support strategic decision-making, and supporting on the commercial aspects of contract negotiations and contract handover briefings at contract signature. You will work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure Believ’s commercial proposals are innovative, competitive, and aligned with market demands, whist still working within acceptable financial parameters.What We Look For

• Team work and collaboration
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Passionate about wanting to make the world a better place
• Believe in empowerment and doing the best they can
• Inquisitive people intent on solving problems
• People who can work effectively in periods ambiguity and times of change

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCommercial Offer Development:

• Collaborating with the Sales, Marketing and Tenders teams to create compelling commercial proposals while identifying cost-saving efficiencies and revenue-generating opportunities that enhance bid profitability, positioning Believ as a leading and innovative CPO
• Providing other commercial support for bidding and tender processes, including contract requirements and pricing analysis
• Support the private sector sales team on site acquisitions and leases, modelling different scenarios and presenting back to senior management

Commercial Modelling:

• Develop and create financial appraisal models to support bid proposals and business development activities
• Continuously refine and optimise commercial modelling tools to improve accuracy and relevance

Market Insight Analysis:

• Bring strategic and commercial insight to support senior leaders creating business cases for new propositions, bids/commercial activities, capital investment etc
• Creating PowerBI dashboard to inform commercial decisions, pipeline reviews and enhance market insight
• Conducting commercial data analysis for both internal and external stakeholders

Stakeholder collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, business development, finance, and technical teams to align commercial strategies with organisational objectives
• Support in the preparation of briefing documents to the Board describing the commercials in new contracts when seeking Board approval, or where strategic deals are being flagged to the Board at a pre bid stage
• Support in preparing Board slides reporting Commercial team pipeline
• Evaluating and negotiating commercial contracts on commercial terms in collaboration with the finance team

Continuous Improvement:

• Review commercial proposals and ensure financial compliance and control pre and post contract award, and with alignment with the commercial playbook
• Maintaining updated commercial and contractual trackers

Departmental Management:

• Preparation and reporting of commercial KPIs from the Commercial team

• Evaluating and negotiating commercial contracts on commercial terms in collaboration with the finance team

Key success factors

• Effective bid commercials leading to successful outcomes in line with business objectives.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to track commercial performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Effective close working with the wider business to ensure the conditions for success are in place to enable the business achieve its wider objectives.

Qualifications and EducationBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.Experience

• Proven experience in a commercial or bid management role, preferably within the EV charging, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for financial modelling and market analysis.
• Strong understanding of electric vehicle market dynamics, trends, and technologies.
• Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

SkillsTo excel in this role, you should possess:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Analyst or in a similar role
• Strong organizational skills and excellent project management expertise
• Effective negotiation skills
• Knowledge of the EV infrastructure and renewable energy industry helpful
• Strong commercial acumen and decisiveness
• Proficiency in numeracy and analytical tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
• Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
• Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
• Enhanced parental leave policies

• This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December

LocationThe business is currently based in our office in Southwark. The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:11:12 GMT

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