At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts and finances for USAF services across multiple UK sites.
- Company: Join a leading defence, marine, and aviation company with a strong focus on compliance.
- Benefits: Career progression, international exposure, and a high-impact role in finance.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on complex contracts and improve cash flow.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in financial control and compliance within a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong financial background, attention to detail, and excellent Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: RAF Feltwell with some limited travel across USAF sites in the UK
Business: ESS - Defence, Marine & Aviation
About the Role
We are seeking a financially focussed and detail-driven Contract Administrator to support our United States Air Force (USAF) portfolio of soft FM services across 12 sites in the UK. This is a high-impact role at the centre of commercial performance, responsible for strengthening financial control, improving cash flow, and ensuring compliance across a complex, multi-contract environment.
Why This Role Matters
Our USAF contracts are complex and highly regulated, with multiple task orders, over 200 contract line items, and strict compliance requirements. This role is critical to reducing financial leakage, improving working capital, and strengthening compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Revenue & Commercial Control
- Manage and track all task orders and funding positions
- Own end-to-end invoicing process (WAWF)
- Reduce invoice rejections through proactive engagement
- Monitor payment status and drive debt recovery
- Track funding updates via PIEE and SAM
- Cost Management & Efficiency
- Monitor ordering to drive compliance and cost reduction
- Control uniform and consumable spend
- Analyse labour data to identify inefficiencies
- Maintain system accuracy and reporting integrity
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Maintain oversight of PWS/QASP requirements
- Manage asset registers and fleet administration
- Oversee PAT testing and compliance documentation
- Support audits and reporting requirements
About You
- Strong financial or commercial administration background
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong Excel and data handling capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Desirable Experience
- Defence, FM or contract environments
- Systems such as WAWF, SAP or similar
- Understanding of compliance frameworks
What We Offer
A high-visibility role with genuine commercial impact, career progression opportunities, and exposure to international defence contracts.
Contract & Finance Administrator in Norfolk employer: Compass Uk & Ireland
At ESS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values financial acumen and attention to detail. Located at RAF Feltwell, our team enjoys the unique opportunity to engage with the USAF portfolio while benefiting from career progression opportunities and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a high-stakes role that enhances compliance and drives commercial success across multiple contracts.
