Commercial Manager - Hartlepool Based Salary - £85,000 - Office Based
Relocation Package available
If you're an experienced commercial leader looking for an exciting opportunity, our client might just have the job for you! If you have experience working at a strategic level in challenging and participating in delivering business unit/company goals and have an ambition to lead the supply chain and finance strategies for a leading energy company, then Hays would like to hear from you.
Your new role:
The successful candidate will be a member of the senior management team, will report to the Director and will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and connect with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Liaising with other internal stakeholders including; the Senior Management team, the fleet finance and supply chain peer groups to ensure delivery of all financial objectives, share best practice and have a continually improve local and fleet performance.
- Direct accountability for the functioning, effectiveness, productivity and output quality of the commercial department.
- Ensuring contractors, suppliers and supply chain staff support safe and reliable operation of the plant and maintain full compliance within agreed safety and environmental standards and expectations.
- Oversight of contract performance, coordination and management of all supplier and contractor activity in accordance with the targets set for safety, quality, delivery (time) and cost. This includes contracts for delivery during service outages.
- Ensuring that the site complies with the financial requirements of the affiliated agreements, supporting the annual audit and liaising as necessary with external bodies.
- Ensuring that the suite of financial controls and governance arrangements are aligned to company practices, adhered to and able to be evidenced.
What you'll need to succeed
Given the broad nature of the role, it is acknowledged that candidates may not have the supply chain experience required for the role. However, these applicants will be welcomed, and the successful candidates will show willingness and energy in bridging the gap to those areas less familiar to them.As the responsible manager of the finances, you need to be a qualified accountant with a recognised UK Professional Organisation (e.g. ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA) and/or hold a relevant degree. Finance and/or accounting experience with strong numerical and?analytical skills is essential, alongside a working knowledge of technical accounting standards. Experience of financial systems (SAP) is required.
The successful candidate will need the following:
- Proven ability to build effective working level relationships across functions including at a senior level.
- Ability to hold senior stakeholders and contract partner organisations to account on their performance and financial performance.
- Excellent leadership skills and a strong influencer with exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of delivering results.
- The ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
- Commercial awareness
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary, benefits, holiday and pension scheme.The company strives to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. ?
What you need to do now
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