Director, Commercial Finance

Were looking for a Director Commercial Finance to join us.

The Director Commercial Finance will play a leadership role in driving the commercial finance agenda for Liberty Global. You will lead a Commercial Finance team to pursue cost-efficiency opportunities and explore potential avenues for commercializing services provided to operating companies as well as growth and services businesses.

The Director Commercial Finance will manage end to end budgeting forecasting planning and reporting and requires a results-driven individual who can drive commercial initiatives operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline across the organization.

This role will support Corporate Central functions and will have accountability for the in-life management of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) ensuring they are structured effectively financially disciplined and aligned with business objectives while overseeing performance compliance and value delivery across contractual relationships.

What will you be doing

• Lead the preparation of budgets forecasts and variance analysis for Corporate functions ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results and insights to stakeholders.
• Manage the annual long-term Plan of Record (POR) process involving cross-functional coordination presentation preparation and steering of Functional MD/VP communities.
• Act as Finance Business Partner to Functional MD/VP communities providing support challenging the status quo and seeking accretive opportunities.
• Participate in key strategic projects and initiatives providing financial insights and guidance.
• Ensure all finance-relevant aspects of partnerships are aligned across stakeholders.
• Establish efficient financial processes and governance controls around P&L.
• Challenge stakeholders to explore cost reduction opportunities revenue-generating avenues and growth initiatives.
• Develop critical KPI metrics to track performance focusing on commercialisation efficiency and cost discipline.
• Perform detailed financial analysis including variance trend and sensitivity analysis translating findings into actionable insights.
• Manage all external spend including consultancy request processes assessment and sign-off before submission to CFO Telecom and Services.
• Develop business case-backed transformation initiatives to streamline financial planning and reporting and drive efficiencies.
• Collaborate with FP&A and other Finance teams to ensure alignment with broader finance transformation strategy and coordination of resources.
• Act as Corporate Managed Service Agreements (MSAs) owner and key point of contact for all customers and service providers responsible for implementation and in-life management of MSAs.
• Proactively identify potential revenue opportunities to implement new services with affiliate companies.
• Develop monitoring and reporting frameworks for service agreements including dashboards and contract revenue analysis.
• Build and maintain standard pricing models to optimise efficiency and profitability of service agreements.
• Continuously refine MSA processes to maximise efficiency profitability and long-term value.
• Build and develop the commercial finance team fostering a positive and collaborative environment to drive engagement and morale.

We tend to look for people with:

• Exceptional commercial acumen and ability to quickly understand commercial drivers.
• Strong leadership capabilities with proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Comfortable working in an agile commercially led environment able to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to constant change.
• Track record of driving project managing and implementing transformational change programs.
• Exceptional grasp of financials forecasting and forward planning with the ability to articulate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Skilled in managing and negotiating commercial contracts including MSAs with a focus on governance compliance and value delivery.
• Exceptional attention to detail organisational and analytical skills.
• Pragmatic and results-driven with a strong ability to work with senior leadership and across departments.
• Highly skilled in financial modelling and advanced Excel/PowerPoint with experience using financial systems (e.g. Oracle Smartview HFM) and AI tools to drive efficiency.
• Professionally qualified (CIMA ACCA ACA or equivalent) with experience in commercial finance and FP&A.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrows Connections Today!

At Liberty Global we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband video and mobile communications we invest infibre and 5G networks providing over 85 millionfixed and mobileconnectionsthroughleading brandssuch as Virgin Media O2 VodafoneZiggo and Telenet. OurVentures portfolio has strategic stakes inover 75 companies in content tech and infrastructure including ITV Formula E AtlasEdge and Egg. We prioritize diversity equity and sustainability using technology for good. If youre entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. Were eager to hear from you no matter your background.