Commercial Controller

STRABAG UK Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company located in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Professional to manage project financial performance and compliance. Tasks include overseeing internal reporting, cost tracking, and collaborating with various teams to provide financial guidance. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and leadership experience in a project finance setting, alongside strong IT and communication skills. This role promises opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Work environment promoting safety and health

Focus on sustainability

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in finance or accounting in construction.
• Team leader experience in project-based finance/accounting.
• Ability to work independently during project mobilisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal project forecast reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Prepare short- & medium-term planning for internal reporting.
• Oversee cost performance tracking in collaboration with teams.
• Implement internal controls and compliance checks.
• Educate non-financial staff on financial processes.
• Participate in asset management as a key stakeholder.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting or similar

Job description

If you are an ambitious Commercial professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.,

Responsibilities

• In charge of the various internal project forecast reports, done on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• In charge of preparing the short- & medium-term planning as part of internal reporting requirements.
• Take control of planned vs. actual cost, performance and results tracking in collaboration with Project Accounts, and Commercial Management teams.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and compliance checking to company standards in line with the company's internal directives, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide support and guidance to non-financial project stakeholders in relation to over-all project performance and results.
• Assist in educating non-financial staff on financial processes and policies that needs to be followed.
• Participate in asset management as a key stakeholder.
• Provide supportive collaboration in the invoicing process towards the Client.
• Preparation of standard internal project commercial controlling reports, planned vs. actual cost reports, asset and inventory reports.
• Preparation of staff charge rates for proper cost allocation between cost centres, inter-project collaboration and external charge purposes.
• Work with other Project / Business Unit / Subdivision Commercial Controllers to ensure robust site reporting and integrated reporting.
• Preparation of bespoke financial and/or commercial controlling reports as requested by the Project Mgt. Team.
• Provides back-up support to project accounting and other commercial teams as required.
• Participate in internal and external financial audits and ensure proper close-out.
• Closely coordinate with other commercial project teams like project accounts, procurement, QS, site stores, IT and office administration to ensure that internal controls, policies and guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a similar field / or equivalent relevant finance or accounting experience in a construction-related industry.
• Previous team leader experience in a project-based finance / accounting team within construction, infrastructure, or a similar industry.
• Strong IT, Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone in a project mobilisation stage.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our . Pre-Employment Screening (PES) ist die Prüfung von relevanten Bewerbungsinformationen auf ihre Richtigkeit unter Berücksichtigung geltender Datenschutzbestimmungen und sonstiger rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen. Das PES soll in der Regel nur bei denjenigen Bewerbenden durchgeführt werden, die sich auf eine Stelle bewerben, die mit der Wahrnehmung von besonders vertraulichen Aufgaben oder einer personellen und/oder finanziellen Verantwortung verbunden ist. In bestimmten Anlassfällen kann ein Teil der im Rahmen von PES vorgesehenen und unten im Einzelnen dargestellten Checks und Maßnahmen auch bei den anderen Bewerbenden erforderlich erscheinen.

What you stand to gain 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.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!