Managed Services - Commercial Manager

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

Job Summary:

The Commercial Manager is responsible for leading pricing and commercial terms related to Managed Services propositions and solutions. The role will encompass financial analysis, pricing scenarios, business case preparations and the detailing of commercial terms.

The Commercial Manager will provide expert financial modeling and pricing analysis in the bidding and solutioning environment with active participation in collection and optimisation of cost inputs. The Commercial Manager will work closely with solution leads, SMEs, and other stakeholders and will develop the necessary tools and templates to facilitate solution development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead costing and pricing exercises for Managed Services proposition in accordance with internal policies and guidelines
• Review and provide feedback on solutions based on benchmarks and precedents
• Create business plans and financial scenarios for Managed Services opportunities
• Provide financial insights and analysis to Leadership on an ad-hoc basis as requested
• Prepare and maintain financial statement analysis
• Provide financial guidance and monitor the financial allocations for Managed Services related investments
• Provide insights and analysis to Leadership on budgets and forecast review (KPIs variance analysis etc)
• Liaise closely with MI/reporting team to align on management reports and support in automation such as dashboards
• Understand general accounting principles & standards
• Monitor contract compliance and adherence to contractual obligations
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with commercial contracts
• Continuously provide guidance and support to teams regarding commercial and contractual matters

Expected Skills:

• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
• Presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and accounting standards
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Customer service skills

Expected Competencies:

• Experience in business intelligence, Power BI modelling, and maintenance
• Highly IT literate, comfortable operating and learning new systems
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams
• Familiarity with data modelling and planning tools
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Language Skills:

• Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus

Minimum Education and Specific Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economy or related field. MBA would be advantageous.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of professional work experience in a commercial, finance or pricing role with a leading firm

Optional Skills:

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Outsourcing, Claims Performance Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complaint Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Review, Contract Review, Corrective Actions, Creativity, Customer Data Management (CDM), Customer Due Diligence, Customer Handling, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Delivery Excellence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion.

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

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