Commercial & Finance Operations Lead

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Commercial & Finance Operations Lead for a leading business unit. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in project-based environments and can bridge the gap between Sales Operations Delivery and Finance.

As the Commercial & Finance Operations Lead you will be responsible for ensuring financial governance commercial viability and operational excellence across a portfolio of projects. You will oversee Cost of Sales (COS) budgeting invoicing financial reporting learner stipend management supplier on boarding and financial controls while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

• Ensure projects are financially viable before implementation.
  
• Collaborate with Finance to align financial processes governance and reporting standards.
  
• Maintain project financial structures within financial systems such as NetSuite SAM or similar platforms.
  
• Manage the full invoicing life cycle including purchase orders invoice preparation tracking and revenue collection.
  
• Monitor project budgets and ensure expenditure aligns with approved financial plans.
  
• Review and approve expense requests supplier payments and purchase requisitions.
  
• Manage client and supplier financial on boarding including compliance documentation.
  
• Oversee learner stipend administration payroll validation and payment processes.
  
• Produce financial reports reconciliation and performance insights for leadership.
  
• Act as the financial link between Sales Delivery and Finance to ensure seamless project execution.
  
• Maintain strong financial governance data integrity and operational controls across the business unit.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Commerce or a related field.
  
• A relevant commercial or financial qualification will be advantageous.
  

Experience

• 58 years experience in:
  
• Financial Operations.
  
• Commercial or Project Finance.
  
• Budgeting and Cost Management.
  
• Experience working within multi-project or programme-based environments.
  
• Experience using financial systems such as NetSuite SAM or similar ERP platforms.
  
• Technical Skills.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
  

Strong understanding of:

• Cost of Sales (COS).
  
• Financial reconciliation.
  
• Budget management.
  
• Invoicing and revenue management.
  
• Experience with financial reporting and governance systems including Smartsheet NetSuite SAM or similar platforms.
  

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  
• Process-driven with a governance-focused mindset.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
  
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
  

Required Skills:

58 years experience in: Financial Operations. Commercial or Project Finance. Budgeting and Cost Management. Experience working within multi-project or programme-based environments. Experience using financial systems such as NetSuite SAM or similar ERP platforms. Technical Skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Commerce or a related field.A relevant commercial or financial qualification will be advantageous.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1