Bid Finance Manager

Worldline Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payment technology leader in the UK is seeking a Bid Finance Manager to blend finance and commercial strategy. The successful candidate will support the bid team with financial modeling, ensuring compliance with governance and managing client relationships. Candidates must have a degree in a numerate subject and strong Excel skills. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and annual bonus potential

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness programmes

Extensive training and career development opportunities

Global mobility opportunities

Inclusive culture and employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Demonstrable pricing/bid experience.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Understanding of how commercial decisions impact profitability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate inputs from technical teams for bids.
• Provide financial and commercial support to the bid team.
• Build and present financial models for governance review.
• Highlight key levers and risks in the financials.
• Ensure bids are peer-reviewed for accuracy.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

Degree in a numerate or business-related subject

Job description

Bid Finance Manager

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

Job Description

At Worldline, the Bid Finance Manager role is your unique chance to blend finance, commercial strategy, and cross‑functional collaboration to win profitable new business. You’ll join a dynamic team led by the Commercial Manager, shaping pricing, deal economics, and governance for bids across industries. If you’re ambitious, enjoy turning data into actionable insights, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this is your opportunity to accelerate both your career and Worldline’s success.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate inputs from technical teams to meet bid timelines and customer formatting requirements, escalating as needed.
• Provide day‑to‑day financial and commercial support to the bid team, ensuring timely, accurate inputs.
• Build and present financial models (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, ROI metrics) for governance review.
• Highlight key levers and risks in the financials, ensuring appropriate granularity for decision makers.
• Ensure bids are peer reviewed for accuracy and alignment with governance approvals.
• Attend client calls when needed, demonstrating how client needs are reflected in the bid and managing expectations.

Who Are We Looking For

• Degree in a numerate or business‑related subject or demonstrable pricing/bid experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication; comfortable with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to influence internally and externally with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Understanding of how commercial decisions impact overall profitability.
• Experience of working in a matrix organisation is advantageous.
• Proactive learner with a collaborative mindset and a customer‑focused approach.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus potential
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellness programmes
• Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Global mobility opportunities
• Inclusive culture and employee resource groups

Shape the evolution. We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can‑do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.