Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Role Overview

• Work closely with partners and managers across HW Fisher and Simmons Gainsford to identify and progress commercial finance opportunities.
• Use internal systems and client data to proactively identify businesses that would benefit from funding support.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their requirements and provide clear, practical guidance on suitable funding solutions.
• Deliver internal sessions (e.g. lunch & learns) to raise awareness, share successes and improve opportunity identification across teams.
• Represent Sumer at external events, building relationships and enhancing the profile of the commercial finance offering.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Build, manage and convert a strong pipeline of commercial finance opportunities across the London hubs.
• Develop new client relationships while strengthening existing ones, contributing to overall client growth.
• Embed commercial finance into broader client conversations, working alongside service line teams.
• Share insights, case studies and market updates to support continued growth of the service line.
• Act as a key point of contact for commercial finance across both London hubs, building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service line, using market feedback and performance insight to refine the approach.
• Support and coach colleagues in identifying and introducing commercial finance opportunities within their client base.

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and clients.
• Proven experience in commercial finance, banking, or a related advisory role.
• Commercially minded, with a track record of identifying and converting opportunities into revenue.
• Confident presenting to both internal and external audiences.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to operate across multiple teams and priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and experience managing a pipeline of activity.
• Desirable: Existing network within the London SME and professional services market.
• Desirable: Experience working across multiple business units or service lines.
• Desirable: Knowledge of a broad range of funding solutions and how to structure them for different client needs.
• Desirable: Experience contributing to or building a new service line or offering.

Benefits

• At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
• Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count
• We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.