Sales Finance Manager Hertfordshire (Occasional International Travel)Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance + Very Generous Bonus + Excellent Pension + Healthcare + BenefitsThis is a sales role predominantly and would suit a Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Senior Account Manager who has also got a background in Accounting & Finance.**Applicants must have both Sales and Accounting / Finance experience** The role represents an exciting opportunity to work for a major International Leader in its field with fantastic career and development opportunities. Sitting within a dynamic International Sales and Bid team we the successful candidate will support both bid and contract negotiations for major long-term £multi million contracts providing financial input new bidding opportunities utilising your finance knowledge to understand cost base, margins, pricing and ultimately the negotiation of commercially sound sales opportunities. In Detail: * Responsible for the management and execution of 'front office' Sales Finance responsibilities on export bids and contracts.* Representing the Sales Finance as a key member of the bid team on high-profile bids including negotiating directly with international customers and finding commercially viable financial solutions for customers whilst ensuring financial KPI's are maintained to protect the long term success and profitability of the business. * Providing financial input into wider bids and tenders, including cost-base, commercial terms and other finance related matters.* Managing the set-up of contract financing.* Liaising with Sales Finance Officers during contract execution to ensure all Sales Finance activities align with progress of contract.* Partnering and engaging with a range of external stakeholder and partners, including Banks, Insurers and Credit Agencies, including negotiating with these partners on respective instruments.* Supporting the contract amendments process with the Business Development and Contract Management teams to minimize financial risks.* Business Partner internal stakeholders on financial topics.To Apply you must have the following:* Previous experience working within a Sales or Business Development role* A sound understanding and ideally experience of finance and accounting.* Strong ability to negotiate and present to senior stakeholders is a prerequisite.* Strong relationship and inter-personal skills to form trusted networks internally across functions/directorates and externally.* Experience of export / international sales would be highly advantageous.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
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Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Sales Finance Manager position in Hertfordshire offers a salary of circa £70,000 plus a car allowance, generous bonus, excellent pension, healthcare, and additional benefits.
- Candidates must have a minimum of experience in both sales and accounting or finance, making this role suitable for those with a background as a Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, or Senior Account Manager.
- The successful candidate will support bid and contract negotiations for major long-term multi-million contracts, providing financial insights to ensure commercially viable sales opportunities.
- Key responsibilities include managing 'front office' Sales Finance tasks, negotiating with international customers, and collaborating with external stakeholders such as banks and insurers.
- Experience in export or international sales is highly advantageous, along with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build trusted networks.
