About the Job:
The incumbent is part of Senior Project Leadership who will lead a team of commercial & supply leads to deliver project analysis, information and forecasting to drive informed decision-making that will have a direct impact on the financial performance of the business. He/She will ensure the team derives value from internal & external stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Developing a high performing team of supply and commercial specialists within the assigned project.
Ensuring the relevant project hiring needs as provided in the statement of works is met through recruiting, selecting, onboarding, training, and coaching employees to meet client expectations; effectively communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, appraise, and review direct report performance; plan and review compensation.
Developing and presenting yearly and regular plans and strategy for commercial & supply plans for the business.
Leading the development and owning of the project billing and other project commercial finance data.
Monitor and evaluate performance based upon financial, operational, and impact KPIs.
Lead & drive client engagements on complex negotiations and billing management.
Leading and improving the budgeting and forecasting processes including: agreeing, reviewing, challenging commercial targets with project leads.
Meet Service Delivery financial and impact targets by supporting the preparation of annual budgets; forecasting expenditures; taking ownership of variances; and complying with organization's recruitment and compensation practices.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the industry; actively engaging in and participating in client industry round tables.
Measuring and reporting monthly KPI's in relation to project performance incorporating a variety of metrics for senior management decision making.
Minimum Qualifications:
3 – 5 years of team management experience within a finance function
7+ years experience in business finance specialising in management accounting and Finance analysis
Deep stakeholder and client management experience.
Ability to engage stakeholders to drive a common understanding on intricate matters
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Business Finance, statistics or related subjects
Dynamic leader with a passion of both numbers and managing people
Adaptable, agile and energetic in a fast-paced environment
Empathy for the client community and passion to create an exceptional experience and provide outstanding support