You may also be involved in liaising directly with clients, particularly client procurement departments, and will make complex data simple, compelling, and easy to understand. You will be able to integrate data into a commercial storyline, under the supervision of the Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Data management
Preparing, for example, sophisticated costing, pricing, and other commercial templates or files
Preparing commercial files that are advanced, analyzed, and ready to be shared internally or externally
Developing ad’hoc, flexible and smart templates that allow for changes and evolutions while keeping track of changes
Preparing and contextualizing commercial analyses or any other analyses required
Providing analyses, input, and interpretation of commercial or financial data in the context of Procurement category management initiatives or other commercial discussions
Client Engagement
Supporting with, for example, scoping, resourcing/staffing, and fee negotiations
Attending meetings with Procurement in a support capacity of the Directors
Increasing credibility of commercial negotiations by deriving insights from data-based analyses
Liaising and engaging with clients and procurement on coordination and day to day matters
Coordinating projects with client procurement
Profile
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential
Able to ‘digest’ and articulate insights and data outcomes clearly and simply
A good communicator who works well both independently and as part of a team
Collaborative and collegiate. Working together is best.
Calm under pressure
Good with people and at creating rapport in a virtual world
Understands the finance function, but is not only a “numbers” person
Skills
Strong analytical and technical skills
Excellent working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Industry knowledge and experience
Bachelors in a Business or related degree required
Client-facing – has some experience of liaising OR negotiating with clients
Experience in a commercial or client finance role desired
Understanding or some experience of contract management a plus