Commercial Manager

Mears Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A national service provider in Croydon is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee invoicing processes and manage contract profitability. The ideal candidate will have a commercial background and understanding of SOR codes. The role requires strong management skills and the ability to maintain high standards in client interactions. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, enhanced pension, and private medical care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Private medical care

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Commercial background required.
• Understanding of SOR codes essential.
• Experience with invoicing through an interface needed.
• Full understanding of schedule rates necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Process and facilitate timely invoicing of clients, overhead and cost control.
• Manage the valuation process to final accounts.
• Drive work in progress, invoicing, and profitability.
• Ensure correct use of contract management systems.
• Provide training for commercial awareness.

Job description

• SOR codes understanding

Annual salary: up to £47,000.00

Commercial Manager

Croydon

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £47,000 Per Annum

“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.

Day to Day duties

• Commercial Manager to process and facilitate timely and accurate invoicing of the client, overhead and cost control of the contract, including, but not limited to salaries, vehicles, equipment, tools, stock, petty cash, to ensure maximisation and protection of profit, cash flow & conversion, risk aversion and accurate performance reporting in line with agreed standard operating procedures and client reporting protocols.
• Managing the valuation process through to final account.
• Working with Regional Finance Team to drive Work in Progress, invoicing and profitability of work stream/s.
• Ensuring correct use of Mears Contract Management system and Mears Subcontractor Portal by staff and contractors as driver for WIP, cost management, invoicing and KPI requirements.
• Work with team members across all departments within the branch to ensure a commercially competent service is delivered to service users and client and in support of the attainment and maintenance of high levels of satisfaction with performance delivery according to agreed standard operating / contractual procedures and targets.
• Provide training to promote commercial awareness & competency of commercial, administrative and operational staff.
• Support contract in tendering of new work/project/s, ensuring feasibility around viable margins and the commercial mobilisation of new work/project/s.
• Ensure the customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with all stakeholders This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID, maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements, and keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies.

Role Criteria:

• Commercial background
• SOR codes understanding
• Invoicing through interface
• Full understanding of schedule rates
• Ability to manage multiple contracts

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension
• Private medical care
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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