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Commercial controls & finance lead

Manchester
STRABAG UK
Commercial
€70,000 a year
Posted: 16h ago
Offer description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Controls and Finance Lead to join the growing project team in Manchester. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, please take a look below to find out more.


Qualifications

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Significant experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles.
* Strong understanding of financial controls and risk management frameworks.
* Experience supporting complex contracts, pricing models, and revenue recognition.
* Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Previous experience of using ERP systems, specifically INV4U and AS4U.

STRABAG - More than just a construction company


Ihr Beitrag bei uns

The role is senior lead for project financial control and commercial performance. The ideal candidate would help build the forecasting model, and ensure the projects cost and revenue position is accurate, compliant, and clearly understood by senior management and operational teams. You will be an experienced leader, capable of managing a mixed team of commercial and finance professionals.


Key responsibilities

* Lead and develop a team of up to 10 commercial and finance staff.
* Set clear ways of working for cost control, reporting, forecasting and compliance.
* Provide visible leadership on financial discipline, risk management and performance improvement.


Commercial performance and strategy

* Own the projects financial forecast and medium-term outlook, working closely with the Technical Controlling Lead and the SPV CFO, to align technical progress, programme and cost.
* Develop and deliver commercial strategies to maximise return under the contracts cost recovery / charging mechanisms.
* Lead cost tracking and performance analysis, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities and required actions.
* Support short- and medium-term planning.
* Provide commercial assurance: internal controls, checks, and compliance reviews to protect the project and the business.
* Translate financial performance into clear messages for operational leaders and delivery teams.


Financial control and reporting

* Lead the monthly finance close for the project, ensuring timely and accurate results.
* Ensure correct cost capture, coding and postings.
* Reconcile key accounts, review transactions, post adjustments, and explain variances versus budget/forecast.
* Maintain the project chart of accounts and ensure alignment between financial accounts and technical cost accounts.
* Ensure project cost data is properly recorded and processed in the ERP systems, INV4U / AS4U.
* Support preparation of Applications for Payment with robust evidence and accurate cost data.


Stakeholder support

* Be the senior point of contact for project managers and discipline leads on cost, forecast, performance and financial processes.
* Train and support non-financial colleagues so they understand the why and how of financial controls and group policies.
* Work closely with procurement to align purchase commitments, costs, supplier management and reporting.

Fr diese Position ist ein Pre-Employment Screening vorgesehen. Nhere Informationen dazu auf unserer Karrierewebsite.


Unser Mehrwert fr Sie

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.


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Kontakt

Andrew Lax
3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London
SW1E 6AS

Please apply online


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