Commercial Finance Lead UK Wide Inc Travel £65,000

Commercial Finance Lead

10 Month Fixed Term Contract

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:

The Commercial Finance Lead will work with the current Commercial operations Manager to lead the delivery of the Finance workstreams and projects within in larger implementation programme. 

They will need to be versatile, agile and adaptable and be able to apply a range of disciplines, including project management, business analysis, and data analysis, to ensure quality and on time delivery of project objectives and deliverables, ensuring key milestones are met. 

The Commercial Finance Lead will on-board the commercial requirements of the new contract and ensure that G4S systems and processes are aligned to the payment mechanisms of the new contract. The Commercial Finance Lead will also need to integrate any commercial functions with the new Integrator processes and systems.

The COM will lead in the forecasting and financial reporting for the contract, working in conjunction with the Programme Director, Account Director and Senior Management team. 

The role is a national role working from home however adhoc travel may be required to customer officers and the division hub locations in Tewkesbury, Leeds and London will be required thus a driving licence and transport is advisable for this position.

The position requires the candidate to be flexible around the demands and requirements of the relevant projects which may include occasional evening and weekend working.

A positive and flexible attitude to teamwork and a willingness to learn and get stuck in is critical as the COM will need to support the team members and other workstreams as required with tasks and deliverables of the project. 

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement  and embed effective pre and post Contract commercial management services.

• Implement all customer driven commercial and financial requirements

• Document all customer commercial and financial processes

• Undertake all relevant Commercial Management duties in conformance with the policies and Procedures in a timely and effective manner

• Agree and define the Monthly Application process and work 

• Provide periodic financial reports including Cost Forecasting

• Update all commercial systems in line with new contract pricing

• Integrate payment and workflow processes with Integrator systems and processes

• Ensure relevant balance sheet accounts are well maintained and properly controlled

• Managing relationships with Integrator & Authority Commercial teams

• Control all inputs to be able to produce accurate and detailed contract P+L’s

• Manage Change to contract and Ad Hoc requests for analysis to support the Operations team with their decision making

• Work to drive efficiencies and Profit Improvement Plans

• Prepare Budget reports

• Engage in open dialogue with the Authority and Integrator to ensure value for money solutions are delivered

• Track and monitor all variances/change requests to existing contract requirements

• Ensure all KPI failures are captured for accurate penalty payments. 

COMPETENCIES / REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrable track record in a Commercial Management role on complex accounts from pre-tender stage through to successful contract award and further Post Contract administration

• Breadth of knowledge in Commercial Management of implementing effective cost and commercial management processes that can be shown to have delivered value for money for the Client

• Specific knowledge and track record of contract commercial services including those related to reporting, tendering, payment, variations, change and claims management and final account settlement.

• An understanding of the change and risk management process

• Highly organised with an excellent ability to manage multiple projects under pressure

• Strong performance manager with drive and enthusiasm to succeed as part of a team and deliver outstanding results

• Highly conscientious and self-motivated with a flexible approach to role demands

• Excellent communicator with strong written and presentation skills

• Strong ethical and professional values

• Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA desirable

• Significant experience of Commercial contract management

• Ability to work with non-finance operational staff

• Ability to use Google G Suite and Microsoft Office.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Accuracy of Financial reporting

• Project milestones

• Project Deliverables