British Council Commercial Finance Business Partner Jobs in Kenya



British Council Commercial Finance Business Partner Jobs in Kenya;Support Cultural Engagement (CE) in delivering a sustainable, financially robust, and high‑performing contracts portfolio by providing commercial insight, management information, and strategic financial advice.

Act as a trusted business partner to ensure contracts are priced appropriately, deliver value for money, and align with CE priorities on surplus, quality, partnerships, and impact.

Lead the ongoing development and governance of CE’s pricing and costing model and commercial tools, embedding good practice in proposal development.

Provide independent commercial challenge and formal recommendations to the Tripartite Approval Board (TAB) on contract opportunities.

Role Accountabilities

Commercial Finance Partnering

  • Provide commercial and financial insight to advise and challenge stakeholders

  • Support new business development with robust pricing and sustainable terms

  • Lead financial appraisal of new opportunities using pricing and costing models

    Strategy & Planning

  • Support strategic planning through commercial modelling and analysis

  • Assess donor landscapes, contract types, and service models for financial implications

    Relationship & Stakeholder Management

  • Champion CE as a centre of excellence in commercial finance

  • Build strong relationships with colleagues, funders, partners, and suppliers

  • Strengthen commercial capability, value for money, and performance

    Business Development

  • Provide commercial support throughout the contract lifecycle

  • Evaluate proposals and ensure alignment with delivery models and funder requirements

  • Develop financial narratives, Value for Money approaches, and reporting for tenders

    Business Performance

  • Support transition from contract award to delivery

  • Provide accurate management information and insights for decision‑making

  • Embed consistent global approaches to pricing and costing

    Leadership & Professional Development

  • Maintain high professional standards and share expertise

  • Drive
    continuous improvement and build organisational understanding

  • Deputise for Head of Commercial Finance when required

    Risk Management & Compliance

  • Identify and communicate financial risks with mitigation strategies

  • Work with finance teams on tax, treasury, and compliance assessments

  • Ensure projects meet funder, regional, and corporate requirements

    Knowledge & Experience

    Education – Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent experience

  • Qualified accountant with proven experience in similar roles

    Experience – Essential

  • Minimum 5 years business partnering experience, including 3 years supporting business development teams

  • Experience in international and multi‑cultural organisations

  • Commercial finance activity in bid pursuit and tendering environments

  • Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis

  • Advanced Excel and cost/pricing tools expertise

  • Awareness of tax and treasury implications in international contexts

    Experience – Desirable

  • Tendering experience with FCDO, EU, or major international funders

  • Knowledge of sector best practice in value for money and transparency reporting

  • Experience in public sector or government‑aligned organisations

  • Contract management knowledge

  • Experience with accounting and planning applications


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