Commercial Project Manager

Commercial Project Manager - 1 year contract (maternity cover)

Our client is a market-leader within the Renewable Energy industry and involved in supporting onshore & offshore wind projects globally.

They are seeking a Commercial Project Manager for a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a fully remote position that will be offered on an Outside IR35, Limited Company contract.

A formal accountancy qualification is mandatory.

Key responsibilities/tasks:
Full P&L and balance sheet responsibility for projects/hub
Cost management/forecasting for projects/hub on a monthly basis, with a focus on accuracy and delivery on budget
Management of risk and opportunities related to projects/hub
Reporting of risk registers and non-conformance costs
Monitoring/analysing KPI’s for projects/hub including but not limited to; availability, LTP/Corrective hours, service hours, project spend, project gross margins/costs, billings, accounts receivable/overdues management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with operations partner and wider business support functions/stakeholders, including regular face to face meetings
Presentations to management on a monthly/regular basis on project/hub performance
Handle day to day commercial issues/topics with site/operations with a focus on driving profitability and customer satisfaction
Involved in the tender/sale phase of projects including supporting in the drafting of the contract and T&C’s
Drive strong relationships with customers, support other functions and attending regular customer meetings
Escalations and dispute management/support on commercial/contractual topics with customers
Ensure a robust standard business modelling processes and reporting requirements (controls) including risk registers, ETC’s (forecast models) and business reporting documents.
Drive process and project improvements to maximise profit/efficiency
Experience / Qualifications:
 
Qualified accountant holding a qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA
You will have proven experience in a project related role, ideally within the Energy sector
You will be able to demonstrate experience of Project Controlling, Risk Management, Currency Management and knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS)
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be able to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively and in a timely manner
You will be able to adapt with the changing needs of the business and project and be a versatile individual who can deliver on multiple conflicting priorities in a high paced environment
This role requires someone who is IT competent and proficient with the use of SAP and Microsoft suite (including Power BI)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients