Assistant Commercial Finance Manager

Edinburgh Permanent
  • Commercially focused accounting role
  • Very interesting business/sector

About Our Client

The client is a world leader in transport and technology.

Job Description

  • Contract management and analysis; drive fulfilment of requirements whilst ensuring the best operational / commercial outcomes for the project negotiate any arising contract disputes with other suppliers.
  • Correspondence management with Customers and Suppliers in accordance with documented contractual processes.
  • Assisting the SCM on the implementation of the team's strategy.
  • Being the main interface with our external and internal stakeholders.
  • Risk & Opportunity management; drive ownership among the team on mitigation of risks and realisation of opportunities.
  • Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date Cost models for the project's profit centre.
  • Oversee finance processes (forecast, budget, month-end closing); ensure Financial Statements comply with Siemens guidelines and local GAAP.
  • Provision of accurate and timely management information to thr management team, Finance function and local and divisional HQs.
  • Work closely with the department Heads and operational colleagues to support process and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Drive innovation / digitisation initiatives within the project and Commercial functions.

The Successful Applicant

  • Prior experience in a commercial role.
  • Experience working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams.
  • Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Part or Qualified accountant, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent preferable is desired but not essential.
  • Technically proficient in contractual terms and conditions.
  • Experience of working in SAP (Spiridon or similar).
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to travel to different customer sites.

What's on Offer

There is an excellent salary and company benefits on offer to the successful candidate.

Contact
David Renfrew
Quote job ref
JN-092023-6199473
Phone number
+44 131 243 2952

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
David Renfrew
Consultant phone
+44 131 243 2952
Job reference
JN-092023-6199473