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This is a strategic role that blends financial oversight, vendor management, and governance to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and high-performing IT service delivery.\nYou’ll be instrumental in managing budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships, while providing commercial insights that drive value across the business. If you thrive in cross-functional environments and have a sharp eye for detail, negotiation, and financial strategy-this could be the perfect fit.\nAs IT Commercial Manager, you will:\nContract Management\nNegotiate, review, and manage IT contracts and renewals.\n\nEnsure compliance with contractual terms and SLAs.\n\nMaintain a central repository of all IT contracts and documentation.\n\nFinancial Oversight\nManage IT budgets, forecasts, and actuals in collaboration with Finance.\n\nSupport the IT Finance Admin in tracking and reconciling IT spend across vendors, services, and projects.\n\nOversee invoice processing and payment validation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.\n\nVendor & Supplier Management\nAct as the primary contact for IT suppliers and service providers.\n\nMonitor vendor performance and escalate issues as needed.\n\nSupport procurement and tendering activities.\n\nReporting & Analysis\nProduce regular reports on IT spend, savings, and commercial performance.\n\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives.\n\nProvide commercial insights to IT leadership.\n\nGovernance & Compliance\nEnsure adherence to financial controls and procurement policies.\n\nSupport audits and risk assessments related to IT commercial activities.\n\nTeam Leadership\nLine manage a Finance Admin responsible for invoice processing and reconciliation.\n\nProvide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.\n\nDelegate tasks effectively while maintaining quality oversight.\n\nSupport professional development and ensure workload alignment with business priorities.\n\nAbout You\nSkills & Qualifications\nProven experience in IT commercial or financial management roles.\n\nStrong understanding of IT contracts, procurement, and vendor management.\n\nExcellent analytical and reconciliation skills.\n\nProficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP platforms).\n\nStrong communication and negotiation skills.\n\nAbility to work cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.\n\nDegree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (preferred).\n\nProfessional certifications (e.g., CIPS, ITIL, Prince2) are a plus.\n\nExperience managing IT budgets over £10M+.\n\nPersonal Attributes\nDetail-Oriented: Precision in managing contracts, invoices, and reconciliations.\n\nCommercially Astute: Understands cost drivers and financial impact of IT decisions.\n\nAnalytical Thinker: Interprets financial data and identifies savings opportunities.\n\nStrong Communicator: Explains complex financial concepts clearly.\n\nNegotiator: Secures favourable terms with vendors and suppliers.\n\nOrganised & Methodical: Manages multiple contracts and deadlines efficiently.\n\nProblem Solver: Resolves discrepancies and inefficiencies proactively.\n\nCollaborative: Works effectively across departments.\n\nEthical & Trustworthy: Handles sensitive information with integrity.\n\nResilient & Adaptable: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.\n\nAbout Us\nGSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. 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