Commercial Manager (Cost & Forecasting)

Wilson James; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.65% bonus

Travel and lodge allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme 5% employer

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Wilson James is hiring a Commercial Manager (Cost & Forecasting) for Sizewell C. You will oversee cost control, budgeting and forecasting across a major infrastructure programme, ensuring accurate reflection of expenditure, commitments and changes in the financial position.

You will provide robust ETC/EAC positions, variance analysis and forward-looking insights, communicating complex financial data to operational and client stakeholders while supporting career progression and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong project cost management across logistics, infrastructure or major programmes.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting and cost-to-complete capability.
• Experience with accruals, commitments, month-end reporting and reconciliation.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost control, forecasting and forward cost visibility for Sizewell C Lead Logistics Partner programme.
• Provide reliable budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making.
• Maintain Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Completion positions and monitor revenue, cost and change visibility.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Excel

NEC contracts knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CITB HS&E MAPS

Relevant degree or qualification

RICS / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to work for a business who genuinely values and empowers its employees?

Do you want to work for a business that is committed to your development, progression and well-being?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Commercial Manager(Cost & Forecasting) at Sizewell C.

The Commercial Manager (Cost & Forecasting) is responsible for cost control, financial forecasting, and forward cost visibility across the Sizewell C Lead Logistics Partner programme. The role ensures operational plans, supplier commitments, actual expenditure and contractual change are accurately reflected in the financial position. Working with the Supply Chain & Procurement Commercial Manager, the post holder provides reliable budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and commercial insight to support programme, client and Wilson James decision-making.

What we can offer you:

• Salary starting from £70,000 (depending on experience).
• 8.65% bonus.
• Travel and lodge allowance.
• Working Monday - Friday
• Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution.
• Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service.
• As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

What do we need from you:

• Strong project cost management, commercial controls or financial forecasting experience.
• Experience within logistics, construction, infrastructure or a comparable major programme.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting and cost-to-complete capability.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Completion positions.
• Strong understanding of accruals, commitments, month-end reporting and financial reconciliation.
• Experience maintaining revenue, cost, margin and change visibility across a complex contract.
• Excellent numerical and analytical capability with strong Excel and financial-modelling skills.
• Ability to interrogate complex data, explain variance and identify forward financial risk.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts, preferably NEC3, is desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to operational, commercial and client stakeholders.
• Relevant commercial, cost-management, quantity-surveying or finance qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.
• CITB HS&E Managers and Professionals certificate (MAPS) – must be obtained before the start date.

Desirable

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• RICS, AAT, CIMA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification.
• A working knowledge of:
  • Major infrastructure, construction or nuclear programme environments
  • NEC contract environments and associated governance
  • Logistics and supply-chain commercial models
  • Project controls, financial reporting and cost-management systems

Site Specific Information

• You must be able to provide a 3-year work/ unemployment/ education history required for vetting process in line with SZC protocols.
• You must be able to obtain the SZC pass.

Internal Applicants

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.