Commercial Manager - PUMA

Bilfinger Berger SE; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking a Commercial/Finance professional to lead contract controls and P&L performance across projects. You will work with operations, project teams and procurement to ensure financial integrity and strategic value delivery on multi-disciplinary services in Hull and the UK.

The role requires drive, strong communication and a track record in similar commercial or financial positions within fast-paced environments, with on-site availability in Hull at full-time.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience in fast paced work environment.
• Finance degree or accounting qualification or relevant experience.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge/previous use of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide visibility on contract financial performance including monthly management accounts.
• Carry out audits/reviews to identify commercial improvements.
• Ensure controls are in place for financial deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on commercial management.
• Prepare reports and budgets in line with procedures.
• Interface with Procurement, Invoicing, Accounts, Tendering.
• Prepare start-up information and monthly cost/value reports.
• Monitor KPI performance and highlight improvement areas.
• Review invoices for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Relationship builder

Education

Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.

As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company’s broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial for Projects, Engineering and Automation and being responsible for delivering best in class contract controls, coupled with P&L performance across the Projects, which has designated multi-disciplinary services. Accountable for the commercial and cost management of a project or programme of the project from inception to close out, ensuring that maximum efficiencies are obtained and full compliance with all B-UK governance procedures is achieved. Will also work closely with Technical, Project Management and Project Controls teams.

Main Responsibilities

• To provide visibility on Contract Financial Performance including the preparation of monthly management accounts
• To carry out audits and review as necessary, to assist with the identification and implementation of potential commercial improvements
• To ensure suitable controls are in place in support of financial deliverables
• To ensure compliance with company policies, processes and procedures related to the management of commercial aspects
• Supporting operations and project teams in the execution of contracts related to financial and overall performance against agreed budgets and preparation of reports in accordance with Company procedures
• To interface with Business Managers, Invoicing, Accounts, Procurement, Tendering
• To collate all relevant start-up information for jobs/phases
• Report to senior management the on-going financial performance of each job by preparing monthly management accounts
• To study and familiarise oneself with relevant Contract Commercial Terms and Conditions and monitor to ensure compliance with these
• To review all invoices for completeness and correctness prior to submission to Client
• To assist in preparation of valuations on the client contract terms
• To assist with the identification and management of contract variations
• To assist Delivery Managers in the preparation of monthly cost / value reports and to conduct subsequent analysis, review and feedback
• Set up appropriate cost control/monitoring mechanisms and conduct ongoing audit and reviews of same
• Collation of contract budgeting/forecasting information and check on integrity of information provided to ensure dependability of information provided
• Assist in preparation and resolving claims
• Submission of annual rates uplifts
• Assist in re-negotiation of revised contract terms
• Identification of areas of commercial weakness and assist in improving the problems
• Cross-sharing of ideas between different contracts to ensure lessons learnt from both positive and negative influences
• Assist in the standardisation of techniques and reporting mechanisms
• Assist in preparing/reviewing the commercial element of Business Cases
• Interface with Procurement Team
• Assists in preparation of Financial element for client reports
• Monitor and provide feedback relative to KPI performance and highlight areas where improvement is necessary to optimise financial return
• Assist Project Manager in the development of appropriate processes/systems to cater for client specific requirements with regards to detailed cost breakdowns
• Interface person for Invoicing departments with regard to commercial issues
• Reconciliation exercises as required
• Provides detailed analysis of completed projects to highlight areas of learning
• Check accuracy and approve invoices as required and prepared by Invoice Administrators for return in an expeditious manner

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience in fast paced work environment.
• Possess a finance degree or be working towards a recognised accounting qualification or have suitable relevant experience working in a similar Commercial or Financial role
• Problem Solver
• Self-starter and team player
• Relationship builder
• Commercial Awareness
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline
• Communication skills
• Knowledge/previous use of SAP

YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ONSITE AT HULL FULL TIME

For additional information please contact Leo Andrew Carvel Taylor by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

Finance & Controlling

Permanent

Graduates

Sustainability, Offshore Oil, Procurement, Project Manager, Engineer, Energy, Operations, Technology, Engineering