Strategic Commercial and FinOps Leader (5-Year Contract)

University of Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Head of Commercial and FinOps to oversee vendor management and financial operations supporting digital transformation. This role requires strong strategic leadership and expertise in financial management, focusing on cost optimization and stakeholder engagement. Join a world-class university ranked in the top 1% globally, with competitive remuneration and benefits. Applications are open until January 28, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Family-friendly policies

Staff wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead strategic and operational commercial functions.
• Experience in cost optimisation and forecasting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with digital goals.
• Lead vendor management and procurement activities.
• Drive FinOps practices to optimise technology spending.

Skills

Leadership in commercial functions

FinOps and cloud financial management

Strategic sourcing strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Management, IT, or Business

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Head of Commercial and FinOps to oversee vendor management and financial operations supporting digital transformation. This role requires strong strategic leadership and expertise in financial management, focusing on cost optimization and stakeholder engagement. Join a world-class university ranked in the top 1% globally, with competitive remuneration and benefits. Applications are open until January 28, 2026.