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CMS

Commercial Finance Manager

CMS

Commercial Finance Manager advising partners on pricing strategies and commercial performance. Building financial models and delivering clear analysis in a dynamic law firm environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong financial modelling and analytical skills to support decision-making and improve commercial performance, while effectively communicating and influencing stakeholders. Proven ability to deliver training and coaching on pricing and financial management within a collaborative team environment.

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Financial ModellingCommercial FinanceStakeholder ManagementPricing Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills
Financial ModellingPricing StrategyFP&AData AnalysisCommercial Solutions
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationProactive MindsetInfluencing SkillsCoachingCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAACCACIMA
Industry Keywords
Commercial PerformanceProfessional ServicesPartnership-Based EnvironmentsMatter ManagementFinancial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders.
  • Partner with practice, sector and regional leadership teams to identify opportunities to improve profitability and commercial performance.
  • Support the development of pricing strategies and commercial solutions for significant client opportunities, panel appointments and strategic tenders.
  • Build financial models and deliver analysis, insight and recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Challenge and influence stakeholders to improve pricing discipline, matter management and financial outcomes.
  • Deliver training and coaching to partners and fee earners on pricing, profitability, financial management and commercial best practice.
  • Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Commercial Finance and Senior Commercial Finance Managers.
  • Coach and develop junior members of the team, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), although this is not essential for candidates with relevant experience.
  • Experience in commercial finance, pricing, FP&A, business partnering or a similar analytical role.
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear and actionable insight.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior decision-makers.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine interest in improving commercial performance.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs to demanding deadlines.
  • Experience within legal, professional services or other partnership-based environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
  • Flexible, hybrid working policy
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
  • Holiday exchange scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.