Commercial Cost Manager

The role will actively seek to minimise the costs of a project / job and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our Customers. The role will involve working across major contracts which delivers FM solutions and will be responsible to support the business to help achieve P&L targets, implementing business improvements and driving cost efficiency. This role will support the wider Commercial teams to deliver the commercial duties required and support the management of our supply chain. Key Accountabilities: * Representing the company in a professional and competent manner at all times, and develop strong working relationships with suppliers, colleagues and clients. * Accurate costing and control of subcontractor expenditure, reflected in the timely production of cost / supplier reports. * To negotiate and challenge contractors on cost queries when required to deliver excellent service. * Review accounts transactions processed by Cost Administrator including materials, timesheets, invoicing and ensuring supplier query resolution and accurate record keeping. * Valuation of maintenance, reactive and project works of the contract in accordance with agreed rates. * Liaising with Operations teams to ensure all variations are captured. * To quality check invoice details from all suppliers, ensuring customer gets value for money on all jobs carried out. * To manage the commercial aspects of subcontracts in compliance with commercial procedures. Includes obtaining quotations, evaluating tender returns, valuing subcontract works and payment, issuing and responding to relevant notices and agreeing subcontract final accounts. * Working with Commercial team and identifying points of concern around supplier performance. * Presenting/demonstrating costs upstream to the Client and dealing with all queries returned in a timely and professional manner. * Review of WIP and supporting management of the associated accruals. * Identification of cost/spend trends where a different focus/strategy could drive efficiency (misuse/abuse, investment vs repair, etc) Financial Responsibilities: To drive cost savings and deliver against annual targets. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience of working in a commercial department. Experience of working in Facilities Management background preferable. Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – orders information and systematically checks data. Commercial acumen. Estimating – To be able to measure and assess scope of works against bills of quantities and / or schedule of rates. Strong interpersonal skills Strong team player. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel