Commercial Finance Project Manager

Siemens Mobility; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Project Manager to join their Smart Infrastructure Division. This pivotal role involves overseeing project governance, financial forecasting, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and contract management, with the ability to navigate complex project environments. The company promotes a friendly culture and invests in employee development, offering hybrid working arrangements and a performance-based bonus. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about financial excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Hybrid Working

Pension Plan

26 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in project controlling and financial management.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project cost control methodologies for accurate outcomes.
• Manage risks and opportunities to enhance P&L performance.

Skills

Project Cost Control

Contract Management

Risk Management

Forecasting

Financial KPIs

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualification in Financial/Accounting Field

Job description

Commercial Finance Project Manager

Join our Smart Infrastructure Division as Commercial Project Manager. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will be a key member of the Project delivery team in the delivery of Governance, Controlling, Forecasting, Risks & Opportunities & Contract Management.

It’s exceptionally important that our people enjoy working here and therefore we take great pride in having a friendly and engaging culture. We also appreciate that development and training is important to many and that’s why we have a supportive environment which invests in our employee’s development, whether that’s Chartership, training or mentoring.

You’ll create impact by:

• Maintaining appropriate project cost control methodologies to ensure that project outcomes are met and that any cost impacts are identified quickly.
• Reviewing customer and sub-contractor contract requirements from an execution perspective, leading on payment applications, claim and change order management to ensure the business isn’t exposed commercially.
• Effective Risk & Opportunity management, not only the identification but the tracking and mitigation to improve P&L performance.
• Providing transparency with monthly forecasting of project financials across all key financial KPIs – ensuring a high level of accuracy is maintained.
• Involvement in contractual negotiation with the customer, ensuring any contractual clauses and liabilities are within the business Limits of Authority.
• Ensuring the appropriate level of Governance is in place for Projects of responsibility, including supporting both internal & external auditing.

You’ll build on your existing expertise, including:

• Previous experience in a similar role, with a qualification in a financial / accounting field or equivalent.
• A multifaceted individual who can adapt to an environment where the customer expectation & type of project we deliver can change rapidly.
• Detailed understanding of project controlling, accounting / finance (FRGs), contract & subcontract management.
• Experience of working with project teams supporting multiple projects and project managers.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with a customer centric focus.
• Experience negotiating NEC or JCT contracts with customers

What can we offer:

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to tailor your schedule to your needs.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.