Bid Finance & Commercial Lead

Commercial Lead
Circa £68,000 dependent on skills and experience
Contract / Hours – Fixed Term contract (9-12 months), 37 hours per week -
We may offer part time/flexible working depending on the role requirements, this can be discussed openly at interview
Huntingdon

Dive into a world of opportunity and join our team!

Anglian Venture Holdings (AVH) is an integral part of the Anglian Water Group, overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial businesses across England, Scotland, and Ireland. With a strong foundation in water management, our expertise helps clients meet their sustainability goals through innovative water conservation and proactive asset management, all while delivering a fair return to shareholders.

We're looking for a highly capable Bid Finance & Commercial Lead to play a pivotal role in the development and submission of a major contract bid worth approximately £120 million.

Working as part of a dedicated bid team, you'll provide financial and commercial leadership throughout the bid lifecycle, helping to build a robust, competitive and commercially sustainable proposal. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile strategic project involving multiple partner organisations and senior stakeholders across operational, commercial, procurement, legal and finance functions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex commercial challenges and have experience supporting large-scale bids, contracts or business cases, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and control the financial costing model for the bid
• Build robust cost models covering labour, resources, materials, subcontractors, plant and overheads
• Consolidate and challenge financial inputs from partner organisations
• Produce financial scenarios, sensitivity analysis and modelling to support decision making
• Prepare financial reports, recommendations and business cases for leadership review and approval
• Maintain clear audit trails of assumptions, approvals and key decisions
• Support internal assurance reviews and governance activities
• Support development of pricing strategies, payment mechanisms and commercial schedules
• Assess commercial risks, financial exposure and contract obligations
• Work closely with legal, procurement and commercial specialists to align the financial model with delivery requirements.

We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:  

• Personal private health care   
• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household 
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more  
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)  
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay 
• Bonus scheme    
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be successful?

• Significant experience in a finance, commercial or bid management role
• Experience supporting large, complex bids, tenders or major contract opportunities
• Advanced financial modelling, costing and analytical skills
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract structures
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date:  Monday 23rd November 2026
Interviews:  W/C 30th November 2026  

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