Assistant Commercial & Finance Analyst

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects. We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level. We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Commercial & Finance Analyst to join our consulting business unit.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Coordinate the monthly commercial review process for the Consulting business, including rolling forward the monthly project commercial reports for the latest actuals, supporting comments and analysis on key variances, and arranging commercial review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Monthly alignment of the project commercial report to the CVR forecasting tool with self-review of cost phasing and cashflow forecast.
• Support Project Managers with ad hoc commercial reporting queries.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analytical queries.
• Lead on full billing cycle processes, working with project teams to raise and issue client invoices, reconciling client accounts and coordinating the aged debt reporting/collection.
• Lead on the end-to-end payment process, including working with the systems team to set up suppliers as well as raising, receipting, and uplifting purchase orders to accommodate timely payment to our suppliers.
• Manage business submissions in line with Framework requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of proper documentation, systems, and processes to deliver efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the Finance Manager with the resourcing process from updating system resource forecasts to ensuring the team are up to date on timesheet completion.

Experience & background:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a commercial or financial discipline, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial or financial focused role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review others and their own work.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for understanding and resolving commercial issues.
• Interpersonal skills to prepare reports and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency across the Microsoft suite of applications with desirable experience of Power BI or other data analytics software.
• May have experience in contractual management and understanding of commercial considerations.
• Competencies include Planning and Organising, Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking, Technology and Process, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.

We will provide:

• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide
• Industry leading parental leave

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method. We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here. Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.