Bid Finance Manager

Bid Finance Manager 

Up to £60,000 per annum DOE 

Competitive package

We have a fantastic opportunity for a commercial Finance specialist to join our team as a Bid Finance Manager. Working within our Defence sector, this role is key to the success of the sector bids and will involve engagement with senior stakeholders throughout the sector and in some instances UK/Group leadership teams.

The Bid Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing financial support to the Defence SFM Bid Team, estimating, reviewing, and challenging bid requirements, reviewing risks and opportunities
• Creation of new bid models, using appropriate software or Microsoft packages, and ongoing model improvements designed to fit and easily adapt to specific client criteria
• Supporting the Head of Finance in client meetings, dialogue and negotiation sessions as part of the tender process
  • Working across functions in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts covering all lines of the P+L, to ensure all financial offers are accurate, maximised and fully understood (Foodbuy, Sector Finance, Food Ops & HR).
• Providing commercial insight on the market place by analysing external sources and by using previous bid feedback and intelligence
• Working collaboratively with Sector Finance to establish solid benchmarks, sharing all intelligence to ensure a consistent One Compass approach
• Assisting the Head of Finance to create and maintain a suite of reporting.
• Demonstrating an understanding of and application of the relevant finance concepts to all commercial bids

This is a highly strategic role that is right for someone capable of analysing large sets of data, taking only the relevant and key information forwards to the team as well as evidencing through financial reports.

The successful Bid Finance Manager will :

• Be CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualifies with at least 2 years post qualification experience
• Possess high numeric and analytical skills and able to analyse and evaluate information
• Have excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Be experienced in use of Power BI and Power Query
• Have advanced Excel skills including Index, Match, Sumif, Sumifs, Countif, Countifs, Array formulas, String functions, Power Pivot, Pivot tables, charting, advanced conditional formatting,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate written information concisely and logically
• Work effectively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0501/41466001/52614261/ONE

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – Diversity is Our Strength!