Commercial Finance Manager

Our client is a Facilities Services Provider looking for a Commercial Finance Manager who will be an essential business partner to the Finance Director in the Facilities Services business.

The successful candidate will support the central Facilities Services, working with the FM businesses across the UK on projects, planning, and innovation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Planning, analysis & bringing to life new product developments.
2. Managing the P&L levers to ensure strong sustainable category growth.
3. Supporting the team and head of marketing operation in accelerating the innovation pipeline into the marketplace.
4. Working closely with both the marketing teams and regional finance teams to build a sustained launch plan for new products and business opportunities.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to step into category finance and gain exposure to real strategic, operational & business challenges. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong track record of ownership and the ability to influence/challenge senior stakeholders.

Key Components of the role:

1. Provide leadership to the Facilities Services Commercial/Financial team.
2. Deliver accurate financial information on a timely basis.
3. Champion proactive management of risk within the Division.
4. Drive improvements in the management of cash within the business.
5. Develop and monitor business controls to highlight deviations from expected operational performance.
6. Ensure contracts are properly administered throughout their operation.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability:

1. Ensure that operational teams are supported by appropriately qualified commercial or financial staff.
2. Take an active role in the development of all commercial, financial, and administrative staff within the division.
3. Perform an active role in the development of the commercial and financial function.
4. Ensure all necessary inputs are made to the finance systems for accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
5. Review divisional management accounts for accuracy.
6. Ensure compliance with all commercial and financial processes.
7. Perform accurate forecasting and review monthly.

Risk Management:

1. Work with the legal team to highlight and manage contractual risks.
2. Ensure best practices in risk management are followed.
3. Communicate risks and opportunities effectively.

Cash Management:

1. Drive the most cash-positive profile for projects.
2. Ensure timely submission of payment applications and invoices.
3. Maximize interim applications where possible.
4. Manage contractual escalations and final account negotiations.

Business Controls:

1. Develop controls for monitoring project and contract performance.
2. Highlight deviations from expected operational performance.
3. Monitor divisional overhead and cost base.

Contract Administration:

1. Ensure operational staff are briefed on contract responsibilities.
2. Ensure contractual administration is performed as required.

Procurement:

1. Ensure process compliance across the division.
2. Engage with the supply chain as directed by the Procurement team.

Lead analysis for Facilities Services and act as the finance lead on this category. Develop analytical tools and analysis that will help explain performance drivers (internal and external) to simplify the brand plan and agenda. Support big scale strategic projects including new business opportunities.

We are looking for ambitious, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a passion for driving business performance. High levels of academic achievement, learning agility, and a proven ability to achieve and surpass targets and objectives are essential. An understanding of financial concepts and the ability to use them to drive commercial performance is crucial.

MUST be CIMA qualified.