Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager Location: SheffieldDirect applications only - No agency applicants at this timeAbout HydropulseHydropulse, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITM Power Plc will build, own and operate decentralised green hydrogen production plants using ITM’s modular NEPTUNE technology.We are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager who will operate as a key business partner, providing financial insight and commercial modelling to support strategic decision making.The role is hands-on and forward thinking and will support the company in both the UK and the EU.Your responsibilities Provide commercial insight and financial modelling, pricing and margin to support decision making on commercial opportunitiesLead on financial matters for tenders and commercial proposalsDevelop and own robust financial business models including financing, risk, pricing and marginsSupport cash management and working capitalSupport and challenge the Sales & Business Development, Product Management and Project Management teams in the compilation of high quality, robust cost estimation for projects for review and approval by executive leadershipWork with the finance team to ensure accurate and concise revenue recognition. Once this has been approved, ensure that these revenue recognition criteria are followed and trackedManage and ensure effective cash collection processes for commercial projects, ensuring achieved milestones are invoiced in a prompt manner and working with project managers to ensure these are issued in an appropriate way to customersLead the preparation and commercial projects budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, this is to include forecast project completion dates and cash flowsEnsure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and relevant accounting standards in commercial finance processesTranslate complex financial analysis into clear executive level insights and recommendationsMonitor post-delivery product performance against plan, identifying variances, risks and corrective actionsStay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices in commercial finance and investment management to ensure compliance and to continuously improve commercial frameworks, tools and reporting to support faster, better decision-makingYour profileMasters degree in a related fieldProven experience, 5-10 years gained in a financial environment (commercial, controlling, accounting).Knowledge of UK and German GAAP and relevant international accounting standardsTechnical understanding and strong commercial acumenAbility to work collaboratively and to achieve solutions to challenging problemsCan adapt and flex approach to a fast changing and growth environmentChartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification Business fluent in spoken and written EnglishGerman language skills preferableMotivated and driven self-starter, with strong sense of responsibility and accountabilityAbility to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environmentWhat we offer youWork in a professional, agile environment with a high degree of personal responsibilityA key role in a rapidly growing company with a scalable business modelPart of a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced teamMeaningful work with the opportunity to make a real differenceApply now and help shape the future of green hydrogen!DepartmentHydropulse LtdEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceManager/Supervisor