Director, Commercial Finance

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Director, Commercial Finance

The key responsibilities of the role are to support the Group Director of Commercial Finance:

• Client management – lead client commercial conversations including contract management, pricing, reporting, and ad-hoc needs
• Revenue management – manage the P&L including monthly forecast and actuals reconciliation. Manage and approve costs including staffing, intercompany transfers, and accrual management
• External client reporting – ensuring we are contractually compliant with the ongoing reporting requirements
• Fee Management – Financially manage Fees file to track signed projects to budget and proactively address staffing gaps
• Contract compliance – ensure contractual compliance of all financial obligations to each international client, often dealing with external & internal auditors and client procurement teams.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or Business OR equivalent professional work experience
• Relevant finance / accounting experience.
• Commercially minded with a natural ability to identify issues and create solutions.
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and process-minded, ability to work cross-functionally.
• Naturally curious to interrogate and validate financial information.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work to their own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines through excellent project management skills.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial people.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to for more details.

US Pay Range

$100,000 - $230,000 USD

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