Developer Services Senior Commercial Lead

Southern Water; United Kingdom; Híbrido; GBP 85 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Cash Plan health benefits

Volunteer days

28 days annual holiday

Occupational health service

Retail discount app

Resumo da oferta

Southern Water is recruiting for a brand-new Commercial Finance Lead in its Developer Services function. You will own the commercial strategy, manage end-to-end financial controls, and lead on contracting arrangements, cost recovery and performance reporting.

You will partner with Contracts Manager and the leadership team to provide senior commercial advice, challenge and assurance across the portfolio, supporting in-year charging and development of future charges.

Qualificações

• Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance cost, risk and customer outcomes.
• Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management across operational, commercial and finance teams.

Responsabilidades

• Own and develop the commercial strategy for Developer Services, ensuring contracting arrangements and financial controls support objectives.
• Lead the commercial management of delivery contracts and end-to-end financial control for the function.
• Provide assurance on financial reporting, forecasts and cost recovery across the portfolio.
• Challenge contractor valuations and manage complex commercial negotiations with financial exposure.

Conhecimentos

Commercial acumen

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Analytical ability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through **AMP8**, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‐term affordability for customers.**About the role**This is a brand-new role within our Developer Services function. You will lead the commercial and financial management of Developer Services, providing the commercial thread across all aspects of the function. The role will ensure strong financial control, governance and cost recovery, while supporting in-year charging, development of future charges, commercial assurance and financial discussions with partners and customers. Working closely with the Contracts Manager and wider Developer Services leadership team, the postholder will provide senior commercial advice, challenge and assurance across the full portfolio.**What you will be responsible for*** Own and develop the commercial strategy for Developer Services, ensuring contracting arrangements, commercial models, supplier strategies and financial controls support the operational, regulatory and financial objectives of the function.* Lead the commercial management of Developer Services delivery contracts.* Own the end-to-end commercial and financial control framework for Developer Services across water and wastewater activities.* Be accountable for ensuring effective financial controls are established and maintained across expenditure, commitments, purchase orders, accruals, contractor payments, developer income, cost recovery, forecasting, reconciliation and financial close.* Own the integrity, completeness and accuracy of the overall Developer Services financial position, ensuring material variances, financial exposures and control weaknesses are identified, understood and resolved.* Provide assurance to the Head of Wholesale and Developer Services on the completeness and accuracy of financial reporting, forecasts, commercial exposure and cost recovery**What you’ll bring to the role** * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk and customer outcomes.* Ability to challenge contractor valuations and compensation event submissions robustly and fairly.* Ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and determine the appropriate commercial position in matters involving significant financial or contractual exposure.* Strong analytical and financial modelling capability.* Strong understanding of end-to-end financial control, with the ability to identify weaknesses in financial processes and implement effective corrective controls.* Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly when working across operational, commercial and finance functions.* Strong knowledge of commercial management principles within the utilities, construction or infrastructure sectors (highly desirable).* Understanding of contractor payment mechanisms, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.*\"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.\"*If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- *Introduce Yourself*)**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.#LI-Hybrid#LI-AC1### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options