Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Business Partner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial operations and be able to lead monthly project performance reviews, identify variances and trends, and implement corrective actions.
* Lead project performance reviews and analysis to support informed business decision-making.
* Identify variances and trends across projects and work with the Commercial and Finance teams to implement corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Evaluating budget Cost Value Reports prepared by the Commercial team.
* Assisting the Commercial team to ensure a consistent approach in preparing monthly and quarterly project Cost Value Reports.
* Preparing monthly project Work in Progress and Accrual figures for all entities within the Group.
* Ensuring project forecasts are kept up to date and that key project data is reviewed and reported accurately.
* Conducting in-depth audits of project reports alongside the Commercial teams, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and reporting findings to management.
* Monitoring retention release dates and coordinating with the Commercial team regarding scheduled settlement dates.
Data Analysis and Subcontractor Management
The successful candidate will also be responsible for:
* Performing market analysis to identify trends across the industry, competitors, and internal projects, reporting findings via company- and project-level dashboards.
* Developing, building, and maintaining data analytics dashboards for the Group using Power BI or other relevant tools/software.
* Tracking tenders through continuous review and reporting of tender values and their current stages.
* Managing subcontractor setup and onboarding, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place prior to commencement of works.
* Leading the subcontractor payment process across the Group, ensuring sufficient cash reserves are maintained for projects.
* Reviewing and approving payment files ahead of final sign-off by the Group Financial Controller or CFO.
Other Duties
The successful candidate will also be responsible for:
* Supporting the HSEQ and Purchasing departments in meeting ESG / CSRD compliance and reporting obligations.
* Collaborating with bid teams to assist in the preparation of ongoing tenders.
* Managing the Groups Bond facilities in coordination with the external Bond broker.
* Completing CSO returns as required.
* Assisting in the Groups annual insurance renewal process.