Commercial Finance Manager

At WPS we are looking for a commercially focused Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial performance of operational contracts, manage a team of Billing Clerks and act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial stakeholders This role is designed to strengthen our commercial finance function as we align our operating model and transition to COINS. You'll play a key role in contract mobilisation, commercial reporting, cost control, forecasting and cash collection ensuring contracts are set up correctly and perform commercially from day one What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing a team of Commercial Billing Clerks
• Taking ownership of contract financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Producing and reviewing CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and analysing contract profitability
• Overseeing applications for payment, client billing, certification processes and subcontractor payments
• Managing work-in-progress (WIP), cash collection, outstanding debt and billing accuracy
• Supporting new contract mobilisations, ensuring correct rates, billing structures and cost controls are set up within COINS
• Monitoring actual costs versus budget and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Producing weekly and monthly performance reports for operational stakeholders
• Acting as a key business partner to operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance, This is an opportunity to shape a growing commercial finance function, work closely with operational leader where you will have a direct influence on contract profitability, commercial performance and strategic decision-making.
  
  Are you a qualified Accountant with experience in a construction, utilities, infrastructure, facilities management or a project-based environment?, You will have significant experience operating within a commercial or project-based finance environment. A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) would be advantageous but is not essential
Essential Experience ? CVRs, contract reconciliations and commercial reporting ? Applications for payment and client billing processes ? Subcontractor payment certification and cost management ? Forecasting, budgeting and cashflow management ? Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and debt collection ? Cost control within contract or project-based operations ? Managing financial performance against contract budgets ? Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills Highly Desirable
• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification (desirable)
• Experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, social housing, property services or facilities management
• Knowledge of COINS or similar ERP systems
• Experience of project-based costing and contract accounting
• Previous line management experience