Managed Services - Commercial Manager

Job Details

Job Summary:

What does this role aim to achieve in the firm/what impact does the role create.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for leading pricing and commercial terms related to Managed Services propositions and solutions. The role will encompass financial analysis pricing scenarios business case preparations and the detailing of commercial terms.

The Commercial Manager will provide expert financial modeling and pricing analysis in the bidding and solutioning environment with active participation in collection and optimisation of cost inputs. The Commercial Manager will work closely with solution leads SMEs and other stakeholders and will develop the necessary tools and templates to facilitate solution development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Daily tasks and delivery expectation

• Lead costing and pricing exercises for Managed Services proposition in accordance with internal policies and guidelines

• Review and provide feedback on solutions based on benchmarks and precedents

• Creates business plans and financial scenarios for Managed Services opportunities

• Provide financial insights and analysis to Leadership on an adhoc basis as requested

• Prepare and maintain financial statement analysis

• Provide financial guidance and monitor the financial allocations for Managed Services related investments

• Provide Insights and analysis to Leadership on budgets and forecast review (KPIs variance analysis etc)

• Liaise closely with MI/ reporting team e.g. to align on management reports and support in automation such as dashboards

• Understand general accounting principles & standards

• Monitors contract compliance and adherence to contractual obligations

• Identifies and mitigates potential risks associated with commercial contracts

• Continuously provides guidance and support to teams regarding commercial and contractual matters

Includes such other duties that may be assigned to you by your manager

Expected Skills:

Specific learned abilities or technical skills

• Advanced Financial modeling and Excel skills

• Presentation skills

• Attention to detail

• Analytical skills

• Communication skills

• Time management skills

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and accounting standards

• Problemsolving skills

• Leadership skills

• Customer service skills

Expected Competencies:

Values behaviors & attitude

• Experience in business intelligence Power BI modelling and maintenance

• Highly IT literate comfortable operating and learning new systems

• Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams

• Familiarity with data modelling and planning tools

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Language Skills:

Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus

Minimum Education and Specific Qualification:

Bachelors degree in finance economy or related field. MBA would be advantageous.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 6 years of professional work experience in a commercial finance or pricing role with a leading firm