Job Description

Axon Moore are partnering with a successful and growing PE backed SME in Chorley to recruit an ambitious Commercial Manager.

This is an excellent varied opportunity to step into a high level role within an established business, with the opportunity to drive change and make the role their own. This individual will gain exceptional exposure and shadow and learn from a high calibre and supportive Head of Commercial.

Ideally candidates will have a strong finance background, but with a keen interest in the commercial field as you will be responsible for the implementation of the group commercial strategy, and supporting all commercial activities and controls.

Responsibilities include:

• To pro-actively identify leads and opportunities for growth within your business unit.
• To support the business unit in the generation of tenders for all opportunities.
• Provision of advice on commercial issues to the Operational and Managing Director.
• Management of work in progress risk, via accurate billing, and support with payment collection.
• Execution of the measurement process for all measured terms contracts (MTS) ordered works.
• Preparation of any sub-contract tender requirements and suitable payment terms with suppliers
• Assist the operations team in capturing costs that are accurate against the appropriate works budget.
• Help develop a robust Procurement Strategy for the Company.
• Use the Management Information System to track works progress and report on any contract KPI\'s.
• Develop the Management Information System as an accurate financial reporting tool.
• Assist with risk management and mitigation.
• Preparation of contract final accounts to the Operational Teams.
• Maintaining visibility of expenditure to ensure works are completed to budget.
• Financial support to the Financial controller and preparation of monthly CVR\'s (cost, value, reconciliation) as when required.
• Management of 4 direct reports

In return, our client offers a competitive benefits package, excellent progression plan and exposure, and a hybrid working schedule.

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on or on 07464 598852.

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