Commercial Finance Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner for Assets, Repairs & Maintenance will provide proactive financial support and advice to bu...
- Rate £55,500 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Finance Business Partner – Customers
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner role involves supporting the Financial Controller by providing proactive financial support...
- Rate £53,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant - Salford, Greater Manchester
Posted 1 day ago by ForHousing Limited
The Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant role at ForHousing involves providing financial services related to rents,...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Salford, Greater Manchester
QA Test Analyst - Core Banking - IBIS - International Bank
Posted 2 days ago by Rothstein Recruitment Ltd
Excellent opportunity to join an International Bank as a QA Test Analyst, responsible for driving multi-stage testing of...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) - Manchester - 3 months+
Posted 2 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The role of BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) in Manchester involves providing hands-on administration and...
- Rate £481 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, UK
Property System Specialist - £500 p/d inside IR35
Posted 2 days ago by Huxley Associates
The Property System Specialist role involves implementing process and system improvements within the banking sector, foc...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
TPI Account Manager - North West
Posted 3 days ago by Ruby Energy
The National TPI Manager at Ruby Energy is tasked with leading and expanding the Third Party Intermediary (TPI) channel...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
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About Our Commercial Finance Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a commercial finance contractor do?
Organisations bring in Commercial Finance contractors to provide financially grounded insight and challenge that supports business decision-making, acting as the financial voice within commercial, operational, and strategic discussions. The role sits at the interface between the finance function and the rest of the business, working with sales, marketing, operations, and leadership teams to evaluate commercial opportunities, monitor performance against plan, build business cases, and ensure that financial considerations are embedded in key decisions. Commercial Finance contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, support a specific commercial initiative, or provide additional capacity during a period of business change or growth.
What sets strong Commercial Finance contractors apart is combine technical accounting or finance competence with strong commercial curiosity and the ability to communicate financial insight in a way that influences non-finance audiences. A professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is widely expected at mid to senior levels, alongside hands-on experience in a finance business partnering or commercial analysis role. Strong Excel and financial modelling skills are assumed, with experience in Power BI or other BI tools increasingly expected as finance functions digitise their reporting. The ability to build trusted relationships with commercial stakeholders, provide honest financial challenge without being adversarial, and translate complex financial information into clear and actionable insight is the core differentiator in this market.
What is the market like for commercial finance contractors?
Contract Commercial Finance work sits within a particularly active segments of the finance contracting market, driven by the broad and consistent demand for professionals who can connect financial data to commercial outcomes. Demand is strongest in financial services, technology, retail, and professional services, where commercial complexity and the pace of change create ongoing need for Finance Business Partner and Commercial Finance Manager capability on a contract basis. Rates reflect the combination of finance qualification and commercial acumen required and sit comfortably above the generalist accounting contractor market. Experienced Commercial Finance contractors with sector depth and strong stakeholder management skills are consistently able to command rates at the upper end of the finance contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do commercial finance contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for commercial finance roles in Manchester typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many commercial finance vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 commercial finance contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.