Commercial Manager (Cost & Forecasting)

 

Do you want to work for a business who genuinely values and empowers its employees?

Do you want to work for a business that is committed to your development, progression and well-being?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Commercial Manager(Cost & Forecasting) at Sizewell C.

The Commercial Manager (Cost & Forecasting) is responsible for cost control, financial forecasting, and forward cost visibility across the Sizewell C Lead Logistics Partner programme. The role ensures operational plans, supplier commitments, actual expenditure and contractual change are accurately reflected in the financial position. Working with the Supply Chain & Procurement Commercial Manager, the post holder provides reliable budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and commercial insight to support programme, client and Wilson James decision-making.

What we can offer you:

• Salary starting from £70,000(depending on experience).
• 8.65% bonus.
• Travel and lodge allowance.
• Working Monday - Friday
• Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution.
• Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service.
• As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

What do we need from you:

• Strong project cost management, commercial controls or financial forecasting experience.
• Experience within logistics, construction, infrastructure or a comparable major programme.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting and cost-to-complete capability.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Completion positions.
• Strong understanding of accruals, commitments, month-end reporting and financial reconciliation.
• Experience maintaining revenue, cost, margin and change visibility across a complex contract.
• Excellent numerical and analytical capability with strong Excel and financial-modelling skills.
• Ability to interrogate complex data, explain variance and identify forward financial risk.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts, preferably NEC3, is desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to operational, commercial and client stakeholders.
• Relevant commercial, cost-management, quantity-surveying or finance qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.
• CITB HS&E Managers and Professionals certificate (MAPS) – must be obtained before the start date.

Desirable

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• RICS, AAT, CIMA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification.
• A working knowledge of:
  • Major infrastructure, construction or nuclear programme environments
  • NEC contract environments and associated governance
  • Logistics and supply-chain commercial models
  • Project controls, financial reporting and cost-management systems

 

Site Specific Information

• You must be able to provide a 3-year work/ unemployment/ education history required for vetting process in line with SZC protocols.
• You must be able to obtain the SZC pass.

 

 

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion,  

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.