Head of Finance & Commercial - BBC

Posted on 29/06/2026

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United Kingdom

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Role overview

Location: Nationwide, UK Wide Travel

Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance

Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm - Can be flexible

Benefits: Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more. (Amend as necessary)

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Financial Leadership & Governance

Lead the production of accurate and timely management accounts including P&L, variance analysis, WIP, cashflow and forecasting.
Own the budgeting and financial planning cycle for the contract, ensuring alignment with operational delivery and strategic priorities.
Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance across all contract activities.
Provide financial insight and challenge to drive performance, cost optimisation and value creation.
Lead financial reconciliation, billing accuracy and invoicing governance.

Commercial Strategy & Contract Management

Lead the commercial strategy for the BBC contract, ensuring commercial decisions support long‑term account success.
Oversee all contract variations, change requests and scope adjustments, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated and documented.
- Ensure consistent application of EMCOR UK’s commercial framework across the account.
- Lead commercial negotiations with the BBC and third‑party suppliers, protecting EMCOR UK’s commercial position.
- Demonstrate value for money through benchmarking, cost analysis and transparent reporting.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary financial and commercial interface with the BBC client.
- Build strong relationships with operational leaders, finance, and central support functions.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to the Strategic Account Director, SLT and ELT.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team across finance and commercial.
- Create a high‑performance culture aligned to EMCOR UK values and BBC contract priorities.
- Ensure clarity of objectives, accountability and capability across the team.

About the role

Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent commercial accreditation.

Experience

Extensive senior‑level finance and commercial experience in a services or FM environment.
Proven track record of contract value optimisation, risk management and commercial governance.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
Strong understanding of financial modelling, forecasting and cost analysis.
Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in a complex, multi‑site environment.

Skills & Behaviours

Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and make evidence‑based decisions.
Demonstrates leadership gravitas, resilience and strategic thinking.
Skilled in data interpretation, performance analysis and continuous improvement.
High proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with CMMS advantageous.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

EMCOR UK benefits

Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
Bike To Work Scheme
Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
Dental scheme
Access to health assessments
Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

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