Join Our Team as a Commercial Finance Manager at Aspire Defence Service Limited (ADSL)

• Salary: depending on experience 
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
• Location: Aspire Business Centre, Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and results-driven Commercial Finance Manager seeking business engagement to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer:

• Company Vehicle or car allowance
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role:

• Oversee and manage the Main Contract invoicing. Including understanding the variances to budgeted / forecast invoice amounts and price contractual change.
• Manage the collation of the volumetric data on a monthly basis, challenging results to ensure accuracy of data.
• Maintain and develop pricing templates appropriate for different work categories (Change, Lifecycle, Minor New Works, Compensation Events, Barrack Damage, Dependency Notices, Third Party work)
• Develop and implement financial modelling and provide general finance support to the Commercial Team in dealing with contract change or other opportunities / risks.

• Support Central Finance in preparation of budgets and forecasts in relation to main contract activities. Along with providing pricing support and input to major bid activities.
• Engaging in business partnering with a range of stakeholders to support the operational business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: To be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA) – this is essential. Being degree educated would be advantageous.
• Experience: Have commercial awareness and contractual understanding along with general business knowledge. Experience in commercial pricing, PFI and Facilities Management would be beneficial but not essential. As would expertise in complex financial modelling capability and Defence sector accounting experience.

• Skills: Strong MS Excel and system skills, excellent verbal and written communication and influencing abilities, organisational skills, and the capacity to challenge constructively.
• Driving Licence: Full UK valid driving licence required.

Additional Information:

• Our garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
• Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.