Commercial Lead, Financial Manager, Business Management

Commercial Lead

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• Lead and manage all commercial activities from project handover and budgeting through to final project results and cash collection, ensuring profitability, compliance, and sustained business growth. This includes overseeing contract management, performance monitoring, and strategic market development.

• Lead the administration and management of NEC3 | NEC4 and similar contract frameworks, ensuring compliance with contract provisions and project delivery requirements.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contract documents, including compensation events, early warnings, quotations, and project manager instructions.
• Advise project teams on NEC and similar contract mechanisms and ensure best practice in contractual and commercial decision‑making.
• Produce accurate and timely commercial reporting, including forecasts, cashflow, cost‑to‑complete, and earned value.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date contracts database, proactively managing key dates, deliverables, and invoicing timelines.
• Proactively follow up on any opportunity to maximise revenue out of existing contracts.
• Liaise with legal counsel to mitigate contractual risks and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor and report project financial performance and identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities early, proposing any mitigation strategies where appropriate.
• Lead the assessment, preparation, valuation, and negotiation of variations, claims, and compensation events.
• Support cost planning, budgeting, and cost verification activities including accurate cost estimations for services, setting margins in line with approved levels and project specifics.
• Ensure strong commercial governance and adherence to company financial controls and audit requirements.

• Monitor the performance of commercial activities using key metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide analytical insights to support strategic decision‑making and financial planning.
• Deliver reports for senior management as required.
• Contribute to the development of project budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Oversee accurate and timely commercial forecasting on revenue, cost, margin, and cash flow.
• Monitor and drive cash collection activities, ensuring the timely receipt of customer payments and the efficient settlement of vendor obligations.

• Promote continuous improvement in commercial processes, especially around NEC and similar contract framework administration.
• Ensure commercial policies, procedures, and reporting standards are consistently applied across project teams.
• Contribute to lessons learned exercises, knowledge sharing, and upskilling initiatives within the commercial function.
• Oversee, delegate, and prioritise the Commercial Assistant’s workload to ensure timely and high‑quality outputs.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to aid the Assistant’s learning and professional development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, identify strengths and development areas, and support training plans.
• Review and approve work produced by the Commercial Assistant, including cost reports, contract documentation, and commercial correspondence.

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for the Renewables and Infrastructure market aligned with company goals.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities to drive business growth.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic direction.
• Prepare detailed business plans for expansion, partnerships, and new product/service offerings.

• Teamwork:
  Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, deliver results, and grow.
• Performance:
  Lead by monitoring team performance, facilitating development and feedback conversations, setting clear objectives, and driving…