Managed Services - Commercial Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee pricing strategies and financial analysis for Managed Services. The role involves leading financial modeling, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Ideal candidates will possess over 6 years of experience in commercial finance, exceptional Excel skills, and advanced analytical abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful business decisions within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in commercial finance or pricing role.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing exercises and create financial scenarios.
• Provide financial insights to leadership.
• Monitor contract compliance and risks.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS Internal Firm Services Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & 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 preparation and detail 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 adhoc 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 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

Includes such other duties that may be assigned to you by your manager

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, economics 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

Supplementary Information

Education
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

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, 25 more

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Government Clearance Required: No

Job Posting End Date

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Required Experience

Manager