Commercial Manager
Commercial Manager - SME Overview Airmec Essential Services is one of the UK’s longest established specialist air hygiene and water treatment solution providers. Operating on a national basis, we work with a range of clients within High Security establishments, Healthcare, Local Government, Education and much more. We are looking to strengthen our head office team with a new position of a Commercial Manager. The role: This is a broad-ranging role managing the financial and day to day business support operations, ensuring processes are consistent with service delivery standards. Working closely with the Managing Director to provide ongoing commentary on financial and business performance. Deliver accurate financial forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities. Take ownership and manage other key areas within the business including, company insurances, relevant certifications/accreditations, supply chain, fleet management and HR. We are looking for someone who will take the lead for the reviewing and implementation of processes to further assist the company achieve KPI’s. The role is likely to suit a qualified/part qualified accountant or QBE with broader experience managing business functions within an SME. Duties/responsibilities include: Finance Management of the Finance Manager and teamOversee up to date financial information, including spending/cost, payroll, VAT submission, Management reports etc.Checking and challenging information and processes.Review processes and drive changes in information and systems that will affect the rest of the business.Overview purchasing, stock/stock control.Set up department budget and cost control and review against trading performance.Reporting for the Board and teams across the business.Drive the commercial aspects of the business. Sales Support Management of sales support team. Ensure regular reporting on sales orders/targets/quotes.Support existing and new business tenders and contracts.Drive implementation of systems and structures to support /improve efficiencies. Business Support Fleet Management - working with Operations Support Exec to ensure seamless fleet operations for site technicians and other company vehicle users.Company insurance - review and renewalsOversee IT/SystemsPurchasing and supply chain managementStock controlEnsure relevant Certification/Accreditations are up to date. Oversee management of associated audits.Office facilities management People Overall responsibility for HR (support from HR Assistant).Contracts, disciplinary, policies, general queries, guidelines, support to managersOn-boarding/off boarding/sickness and absenceTrainingOversee recruitment, including planning, candidate advice/support/capacity requirements. Experience/Skills: Qualified/Part Qualified Accountan/QBE.Previous experience in a similar operations/commercial manager role within an SME.Strong understanding of finance, budgets/forecastingExperience in strategy and business planningAbility to present and challenge at Board level.Ability to monitor, suggest or improve systems and processes to drive efficiencies.Experience working with IT systems - CRM/Tracker/Planning software.Experience working in an H&S compliant industry.Practical, supportive approach.Versatile communication skills with ability to demonstrate a diplomatic and assertive approach all levels of teams.Ability to support teams to work to deadlines. Key Benefits Attractive basic salary £60KCar allowanceCompany pensionPrivate Health InsuranceLife assuranceWellness Programme (EAP)Ongoing training and personalised progression planReferral programme33 days holiday including Public HolidaysAdditional leave day for your birthday! The role will be based at the head office in Bradley Stoke.
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