Commercial Manager - #145038

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies that enhance business profitability and operational efficiency across our Power Generation and Water clients. This role requires a strong understanding of professional services and financial management and requires strong analytical skills and leadership capabilities to drive commercial success. The role will sit and work alongside the Power Generation and Water teams but will report centrally to the finance director.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to align with business goals.
• Understand the business's commercial operations, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to provide informed financial advice.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic decision-making. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing insights to drive business growth and profitability.
• Improve business processes to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Provide contractual advice to the business to ensure favourable terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks that could impact business operations.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Proven experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or a related role within professional services.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for success in this role.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence stakeholders.
  
  

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
  
  

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.