Full-Time Head of Commercial Finance
PA Consulting is hiring a remote Full-Time Head of Commercial Finance. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting London, United Kingdom based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
PA Consulting
Job Title
Head of Commercial Finance
Posted
Career Level
Full-Time
Career Level
Manager
Locations Accepted
London, United Kingdom
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Job Details
Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Role Overview
As Director of Commercial Finance, you will lead PA Consulting’s global Commercial Finance function and act as a strategic partner to the C-suite and senior leadership teams. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving revenue and profitability, and ensuring compliance with global commercial and financial requirements. You will serve as a formal delegate for the CFO on critical finance responsibilities and play a pivotal role in enabling PA’s continued growth.
You will have direct accountability for the Commercial Finance Manager, Project Administrator and Credit Control teams (c55 heads in total) and their remit, ensuring they deliver real-time financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support to PA’s Consulting business. This includes oversight of financial planning, reporting, risk management, and commercial governance across the full lifecycle of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering
- Partner with the Exec-team and Go-To-Market Leadership teams to influence strategic decisions across diverse consulting markets.
- Drive commercial strategy, pricing, and bid support for complex, high-value engagements.
- Provide leadership and direction to Commercial Finance Managers, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and operational goals.
Financial Operations & Transformation
- Lead a global finance team (c. 55 FTEs) across multiple geographies, ensuring operational excellence and scalability.
- Own and optimise financial models (Bid Model and Strategic Pricing Model) to support project performance and cash flow management.
- Oversee delivery of weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights.
- Ensure robust forecasting and sensitivity modelling across business units.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and open-book accounting requirements.
- Oversee contract audits, rate negotiations, and compliance submissions for key clients.
- Maintain and evolve assignment and business policy manuals e.g. PAAAS and PABM maintaining as interactive digital platforms.
- Drive audit readiness and external audit coordination, ensuring IFRS compliance and SOX controls integrity.
Risk Management & High-Risk Engagements
- Serve on the High-Risk Assignment Steering Committee, mitigating financial and operational risks.
- Provide rapid intervention and remediation plans for underperforming engagements.
- Oversee Commercial Finance Managers’ risk management activities, including open-book reporting and high-risk assignment reviews.
Leadership & Development
- Coach and mentor senior finance leaders and partners globally.
- Deliver training to enhance commercial acumen and profitability awareness across the Partner team.
- Build capability within the Commercial Finance Manager population through workshops, coaching, and structured development plans.
What We’re Looking For
- ACA qualified (or equivalent) with 10+ years of progressive finance experience.
- Proven track record in commercial finance within complex, multi-regional organisations.
- Experience in managing large teams with a broad remit.
- Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, profitability, and risk mitigation.
FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Full-Time Head of Commercial Finance at PA Consulting is
2nd of January 2026
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
London, United Kingdom
] applicants. .
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