Strategic Commercial Manager – Engineering Projects

Millbank Holdings Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the financial management of a diverse portfolio of engineering and project delivery contracts. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, governance, and performance reporting across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, finance and procurement to drive contract performance and profitability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or similar commercial leadership role.
• Experience managing the financial and commercial performance of projects and contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract management and commercial governance principles.
• Experience developing and reviewing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and project financial reports.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience working within a fast paced project delivery environment.
• Ability to analyse financial information and provide meaningful commercial insight.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to challenging deadlines.
• Finance degree, commercial qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and financial management of projects from inception through to close out
• Provide visibility of contract financial performance through the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support the delivery of robust contract controls and governance processes
• Conduct audits and commercial reviews to identify performance improvements and opportunities
• Ensure effective financial controls are implemented and maintained
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and commercial governance requirements
• Support project and operational teams in achieving contract performance objectives and financial targets
• Liaise with project management, finance, procurement, tendering and operational teams
• Review and monitor contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance
• Review client invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to submission
• Assist with contract valuations, applications for payment and financial reporting activities
• Support the identification and management of contract variations and change
• Prepare and analyse cost and value reports
• Implement and maintain effective cost monitoring and control mechanisms
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes and ensure the integrity of financial information

Skills

Commercial leadership

Financial analysis

Contract governance

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Finance degree

Commercial qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the financial management of a diverse portfolio of engineering and project delivery contracts. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, governance, and performance reporting across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, finance and procurement to drive contract performance and profitability in a fast-paced environment.