Senior Contracts Finance Manager (12 months leave cover) - UK or NL London, London
Mercy Corps
- London
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Lead on new business bid pre-positioning from finance perspective, including attendance at information-sharing meetings on potential opportunities, and participation in any Due Diligence of Lead Contractors or Subcontractors.
- Support the Senior Contracts Manager and Bid Manager with discussions and early stage negotiations, leading on financial negotiations, to ensure that commercial risks are managed through contracting terms.
- Where appropriate, participate in and support bid development workshops, or consortia meetings - either face-to-face or through conference calls.
- Track new bids and support internal approval processes, including preparation of cash flow, risk and competitiveness analysis.
- Lead on developing Commercial Tenders, including support on development of internal budget, as well as translation into commercial format with fee rates, working with relevant teams to ensure all bids are both competitive and commercially viable.
- Lead on finance sections of commercial narrative including financial plans, financial methodologies and value for money.
- Lead and oversee HQ finance support in the delivery of contracts, focusing on accurate financial reporting and monitoring with the aim of maintaining a strong financial and commercial position. Support country teams to ensure invoicing and payment processes are effective and timely.
- Input into and participate in contracts portfolio review meetings, leading on finance topics and presenting key metrics.
- Undertake visits to our country teams as necessary to support contract pre-positioning efforts and donor engagement.
- Where partners are unfamiliar with Commercial Contracts, provide orientation, support and guidance on invoicing processes & requirements, reporting, budget templates and due diligence topics.
- Manage, mentor and develop the contracts finance team members (Contracts Finance Analyst and Contracts Pricing Advisor).
- Monitor individual performance, promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.