Quality Control jobs in United Kingdom

K&K Social Resources & Development GmbH is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993 . This position is with one of our clients in United Kingdom who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role : Program Manager - Finance (Oracle, ERP)

Location : London, UK

Employment Type : Full-time Permanent

The Financial and Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role within a large, established IT programme, ensuring that all financial and commercial operations are executed to the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and effectiveness. This position is accountable for overseeing cost-plus project level accounting, managing complex budgets, supporting the commercial strategy, and ensuring robust compliance and reporting across all financial activities associated with the programme.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of cost-plus accounting models within large-scale UK central government IT environments and possess proven expertise in commercial contract management, financial planning, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting directly to the Client Partner and working in close collaboration with cross-functional leadership teams, the Financial and Commercial Manager will be a trusted advisor, a strategic thinker, and an effective operator, ensuring that the programme delivers optimal value.

• Financial Strategy, Planning, and Reporting
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the overall objectives of the programme.
• Lead annual and multi-year budgeting processes, ensuring realistic, data-driven forecasts and effective allocation of resources.
• Coordinate and manage financial modelling, scenario planning, and cost estimation exercises for existing and future workstreams.
• Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of the programme, recommending adjustments and corrective actions as necessary.

• Oversee the end-to-end cost-plus accounting processes, ensuring all allowable costs are captured, allocated, and reported in accordance with client policy and contractual requirements.
• Manage direct, indirect, and overhead cost allocation methodologies to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Develop and refine processes for cost tracking, reporting, and reconciliation, identifying and addressing anomalies and inefficiencies.
• Prepare, review, and present regular cost reports and variance analyses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the audit process by providing detailed cost records, justifications, and reconciliations on demand.

• Lead or oversee the commercial management of supplier and client contracts, including negotiation, performance management, and compliance monitoring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client and supplier contract amendments, ensuring robust risk management and value delivery for all parties.
• Monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for client and subcontractor contracts, escalating issues and managing disputes proactively.
• Ensure all contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables are met by both internal teams and external partners.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the client and reports for the programme, including analysis of key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, contractual requirements, and internal policies.
• Facilitate and support external and internal audits; coordinate responses to queries and implement audit recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in cost-plus accounting regulations and standards and ensure continuous process improvement.

• Act as a strategic partner and subject matter expert to client's Finance, programme leadership, project managers, procurement, and delivery teams.
• Provide financial guidance and commercial insights to enable effective decision-making and risk management.
• Communicate complex financial and contractual information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the Client, suppliers, auditors, and client's Finance.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and commercial risks across the programme lifecycle.
• Lead root cause analysis for cost overruns or commercial disputes, implementing remedial actions as required.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in financial controls, reporting accuracy, and commercial processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline; professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA) preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in financial management, with substantial exposure to cost plus accounting in large-scale, large UK central government contracts.
• Demonstrable expertise in commercial contract management, including negotiation, drafting, and administration of complex contracts.
• Strong knowledge of cost allocation methodologies, cost modelling, and financial analysis techniques.
• Experience in budget development, resource planning, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Sound knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience in supporting or leading financial audits for major projects or programmes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with competing priorities.

• Strategic and commercial acumen, with strong results orientation.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and ethical conduct.
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Ability to influence, lead, and engage cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Innovative, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

• Reports directly to the Client Partner.
• Works closely with IT Programme Leadership, Project Managers, Procurement, and Delivery Teams.
• Liaises with clients, suppliers, auditors, and relevant external regulatory authorities.

• Opportunity to influence and drive the financial and commercial strategy of a high-profile IT programme.
• Exposure to complex, innovative technology environments and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Clear pathway to senior leadership roles within finance, commercial, and programme management domains.
• Support for ongoing professional development and certification.

Note : Applicants for employment in United Kingdom should possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.