Director, Commercial Finance

About this role

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here. * As at 30 June 2026 The Commercial Finance team brings together finance business partnering and procurement to help Man Group make well-informed strategic decisions and manage resources effectively. The team combines financial planning, commercial insight and supplier expertise to support business priorities and secure value for money. The team works closely with business leaders and the wider global finance function to ensure that financial information, sourcing decisions and operational delivery are joined up. The Role This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines strong finance credentials with commercial judgement, influencing skills and a continuous improvement mindset. The Commercial Finance Director will build and lead an integrated commercial finance function, redefining what great business partnering looks like at Man Group. The role owns budgeting, forecasting, cost management (excluding compensation costs), management information and strategic procurement, providing the insight, challenge and support that enable effective decision-making. Your Responsibilities Leadership & Functional Development • Responsible for reviewing and refining the operating model, ways of working and priorities, bringing finance business partnering and procurement together around the needs of the business. • Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team with the right blend of financial, analytical and procurement expertise; provide coaching, development opportunities and succession planning. • Represent commercial finance in cross-functional discussions and contribute to wider finance initiatives. Business Partnering & Strategic Decision Support • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across business units, positioning finance as a proactive partner in strategic planning and resource allocation. • Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight; assist with evaluating business cases, investment proposals and commercial trade-offs. • Provide constructive challenge and an independent financial perspective in senior forums, helping leaders understand performance, risks and opportunities. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management • Own firm-wide budgeting and forecasting, partnering with business heads to establish robust plans, track performance and challenge variances proactively and constructively. • Lead cost management and cost governance, ensuring business leaders understand their budgets, spending commitments and accountabilities. • Own the business-facing assessment of month-end cost accrual requirements, working with the wider finance team to ensure timely, accurate recording and reporting. • Identify and track cost-saving opportunities and procurement benefits, ensuring that realised benefits are reflected appropriately in financial plans and performance reporting. Procurement & Supplier Management • Own procurement strategy and strategic sourcing, working with key consumers of goods and services to understand requirements and establish clear ways of working. • Lead commercial supplier selection and negotiation, identify key supplier relationships and oversee their ongoing commercial management, working with relevant risk, legal and business stakeholders. • Own procurement policies, controls and performance measures within the firm’s governance framework, balancing value, service quality and supplier risk. Management Information, Improvement & Ways of Working • Develop the management information framework and supporting data infrastructure to deliver timely, reliable, decision-ready insight. • Drive process improvement, automation and responsible use of AI to reduce manual effort and improve analytical capability, while maintaining appropriate controls. Technical Competencies Essential • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in finance business partnering or FP&A leadership. • A strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders, challenging constructively and communicating financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. • Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost management and management information within a complex organisation. • Experience in asset management, broader financial services or technology/software development, including multi-entity and multi-jurisdictional environments. • Proven ability to build and develop teams, establish capabilities and lead significant change across functions. • Evidence of delivering cost improvements and using data, automation or AI to improve insight and effectiveness. Desirable • Experience leading procurement or working closely with procurement leadership, with sound understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management and the end-to-end procure-to-pay process. • Proficiency with PowerBI or equivalent business intelligence platforms. • Experience implementing strategic sourcing or contract management tools. Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity . You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com .