Commercial Finance Manager

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role… Working with the Financial Controller and contract Commercial Lead, you will be
responsible for the financial management of one of our largest contracts.In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will establish and embed best practice processes across the business area, championing and driving a continuous improvement culture. This is a great opportunity to undertake a challenging and highly stimulating role where you can make a significant impact to the business and benefit from exceptional career development.
This is a hybrid role based 3 days per week in our Derby office, with the remainder spent working from home if preferred. What will your day look like… Designing and implementing appropriate controls to ensure the accurate processing of commercial data and the translation into the profit & loss account
Reviewing and streamlining processes to ensure that activities are carried out efficiently, compliantly and within the parameters of both contractually agreed client and internal timelines
Demonstrating accountability for ensuring that contractual mechanisms and terms are being complied with, working closely with the commercial and operational leads on the contract
Maintaining a document repository of contractual paperwork (e.g. work orders and variation orders) to substantiate transactions with both the client and supply chain
Ensuring applications made to the client are fully substantiated, accurate and in accordance with the client/contractual calendar – owning the revenue to cash conversion
Delivering project by project reporting, understanding and communicating the financial performance of each compared with expected delivery
Maintaining a reconciliation of cash received by the client and liabilities outstanding on sub-contractor accounts and reflecting accurately in the accounting records with correct allocation by job
Ensuring a close working relationship is established and maintained with the operational and commercial team and that there is collaboration in resolving issues About you…
This role is perfect for someone who has
worked in accounting roles at various levels in a fast-paced environment.
Qualified in CIMA / ACCA / ACA, you will have an impressive track record of delivering process improvement. You will preferably have good knowledge of Project Accountingwith experience of outsourced project-based industries, or construction.
The role requires good knowledge of accounting practices, statutory regulations and reporting requirements. Strong IT skills including knowledge of ERP systems and excellent Excel skills, you will use your commercial acumen to deliver successful outcomes. You will communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and your fantastic leadership skills will reflect in your ability to develop teams and individuals, both direct and indirect reports. What’s in it for you…We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.Bonus SchemePrivate personal medical insuranceCompany pension schemeLife assuranceFamily friendly policiesA selection of lifestyle benefit optionsFinancial wellbeing programmeEmployee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleaguesWe love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us…
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an
equal opportunities employer.....We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for
no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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