About this role
**Salary: Competitive plus Sodexo Benefits**
**40 hours per week**
**The Role**We’re looking for an experienced **Senior Commercial Bid Manager** to lead the financial and commercial delivery of complex bids across Government & Energy sectors.
You’ll act as the commercial lead on business development opportunities, ensuring all bids are financially robust, commercially sound, and aligned across technical, legal, and operational teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Lead financial modelling and commercial strategy for bids * Partner with Business Development, Finance, HR, Operations, and Legal teams * Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities * Support contract negotiations through to award * Present financial insights and bid strategies to senior stakeholders * Manage and develop the Bid Analyst team * Ensure smooth handover of successful bids to operational teams
**About You**
* Qualified Accountant (**ACA, ACCA, CIMA**) with 5+ years PQE * Strong financial modelling and commercial bid experience * Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines and incomplete data * Confident communicator with senior stakeholder experience * Experience in FM or PFI contracts (desirable)
**Why Join us?**
* Be part of a global organisation with strong values and purpose * Car allowance * Private healthcare and life assurance * Access to a flexible benefits fund (including dental, travel, and more) * Generous pension scheme * Access to industry-leading training, development, and career progression * Employee wellbeing support and recognition programmes