The successful candidate is expected to provide commercial support to both management and the Client with respect to a duty-holder and manpower supply contracts. This includes management of the OPEX budget process; regular cost reporting and analysis of expenditure, accruals and re-forecasts; preparation of monthly invoices and internal cost/value reports.
The candidate will be expected to provide support and guidance to the commercial assistants and less experienced members of staff where necessary. The candidate will also be required to deputize for the team lead and act as a key team player to the Operations Management Commercial team.

Responsibilities include:
• Undertaking periodic contract reviews and ensuring that specific issues, risks and opportunities requiring management are understood and communicated.
• Provision of commercial support in the preparation of tenders and new business proposals.
• Acting as the commercial focal point for Client Commercial contact and attend Client meetings as required.
• Provide commercial support and financial guidance to the Operations Manager and specific Budget Holders in the preparation of annual OPEX budgets; business plans and contract incentive schemes.
• Support the Operations Team by providing ongoing and regular commercial analysis and information regarding expenditures, commitments, forecasts and the financial performance of the contract.
• Prepare accurate internal and external contract cost reports and issue in a timely manner.
• Ensure that internal cost reporting for the contract meets with corporate accounting and Commercial department requirements and that ongoing analysis is being made to track recovery against costs and highlight and resolve any associated issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare and agree the regular monthly invoices and valuations and ensure that they are presented to the Client correctly and in a timely manner such that they are paid on the due date. Monitor outstanding debtors and ensure that any commercial problems are addressed, and that cash collection is optimized.
• Hold regular meetings with the Budget Holders to discuss and review commitments, work activities and VOWD.
• Prepare the rates for the annual rate review process and for purposes of contract variations.
• Ensure the commercial and administration requirements of the Client contract are understood and complied with.
• Identify ongoing opportunities for revenue growth and cost minimization such that contract margins are enhanced.
• Perform all tasks and prepare all information in accordance with the company’s policies, processes and procedures.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Degree qualified (Preferably in Quantity Surveying/Finance/Accountancy or part qualified accountant)
• Experience with budgeting, re-forecasting, cost-reporting and monthly accounts.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Access
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self starter with the ability to work under own initiative and meet tight deadlines