Commercial Finance Manager (Horizon Water Infrastructure) at Sms in United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

risk tracking

financial analysis

cash forecasting

performance reporting

bid pricing

investment appraisal

Track commercial risks and opportunities.
Draft the relevant sections of approval papers and engage with Exec Board and shareholders as required.
Drive regular insight through financial/commercial analysis, identify route causes, and recommending corrective actions.
Work with legal and commercial teams to ensure viability.
Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts for the business and interface with Group Treasury teams as required.
Identify key commercial risks and design and recommend mitigations.
Lead monthly financial performance reviews. Prepare high-quality reports, board packs, and insight summaries highlighting trends, risks, and strategic considerations.
Provide commercial and financial support to project managers, operational leaders, and senior stakeholders.
Make margin/return improvement recommendations, and support with implementation and benefit tracking.
Act as finance lead for key bids/tenders, including pricing, modelling, and support in negotiations with potential clients and supply chain.
Lead on investment appraisal, conducting returns analysis (sensitivity and scenario analysis) and challenging assumptions.
Lead on financial aspects of impact assessments, including re-pricing and options appraisal, supporting negotiations and governance/approval.
Work with commercial and operational teams to track and manage key risks and opportunities.
Lead the business planning, budgeting and forecasting process for the business, liaising with Group Finance as required.

Requirements

water industry

qualified accountant

commercial finance

financial modelling

investment appraisal

bid management

Water industry knowledge would be significant advantage, in particular regulatory economics.
A fully qualified Accountant.
Experience in water, utilities, construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
Significant experience in commercial finance roles.
Experience partnering with commercial, operational and project delivery teams.
Extensive experience in commercial analysis and financial modelling.
Strong corporate/project finance knowledge, in particular investment appraisal.
Experience in working on highly complex, high value bids/tenders.

Benefits

25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell).
Automatic enrolment onto our Employee Participation Scheme.
Enhanced Maternity leave. Paternity and Adoption leave.
Hybrid working options.
Medicash health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP.
24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service.
Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary).
Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering internal and external accredited courses, secondments and study support.
Life Insurance (4 x annual salary).

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to provide cutting-edge energy and infrastructure solutions across industries.
Specialises in the design, delivery, and maintenance of energy, infrastructure, and industrial services.
Has worked on diverse projects, including renewable energy installations, complex infrastructure builds, and utility management.
Known for delivering innovative solutions in energy efficiency, sustainability, and asset management.
Excels in both large-scale industrial operations and smaller, high-impact infrastructure projects.
Serves clients across multiple continents with tailored solutions.
Continuously evolving to meet the challenges of modern infrastructure and energy needs.

Culture + Values

Safety: Take care of your wellbeing and others; Take ownership and responsibility; Be aware; Report and action
Sustainability: Make greener decisions; Build an enjoyable and healthy working environment; Positive towards change; Encourage others to act sustainably
Customer Excellence: Listen and respect; Go the extra mile; Be polite; Show empathy
Innovation: Share and encourage new ideas; Find solutions; Be creative; Think for the future
Pride: Celebrate our differences; Be trustworthy; Give praise and recognition; Work to the best of your ability; Work as one team

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Net Zero Target

Carbon Neutrality Ambition

The company aims to achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030 through significant reductions in fleet and building emissions.

76,800 tCO2e Mitigated

Emissions Reduction Through Services

The company has mitigated over 76,800 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2023 through its services, demonstrating a substantial environmental impact.

50% Green Revenue

Green Economy Achievement

Over 50% of the company's revenues are derived from green services, earning it the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark for three consecutive years.

60% Emissions Reduction

Cardiff Office Efficiency

The Cardiff office upgrades have resulted in over a 60% reduction in emissions on-site, showcasing significant energy efficiency improvements.

All company cars replaced with PHEV or EV by end of lifecycle; 100 mild hybrid EVs + 1 pure EV van deployed by March 2023
Grid-scale battery storage driving decarbonisation
London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark awarded for >50% revenues from green services (third consecutive year)
Signatory to The Climate Pledge (regular reporting, carbon elimination, credible offsets)
Post-2030 ambition: target Scope 3 emissions reduction to become carbon negative

Inclusion & Diversity

Over 1,000 Staff

Diverse Workforce

The company employs over 1,000 individuals from diverse backgrounds, including differences in ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and more.

Formal EDI policy, induction e‑learning and membership of Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion
New behaviour added under ‘Pride’ value: “We are all uniquely different, something we can celebrate together”
Launched employee engagement competition and new EDI initiatives to embed celebration of difference

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Role

Description

risk tracking

financial analysis

cash forecasting

performance reporting

bid pricing

investment appraisal

Track commercial risks and opportunities.
Draft the relevant sections of approval papers and engage with Exec Board and shareholders as required.
Drive regular insight through financial/commercial analysis, identify route causes, and recommending corrective actions.
Work with legal and commercial teams to ensure viability.
Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts for the business and interface with Group Treasury teams as required.
Identify key commercial risks and design and recommend mitigations.
Lead monthly financial performance reviews. Prepare high-quality reports, board packs, and insight summaries highlighting trends, risks, and strategic considerations.
Provide commercial and financial support to project managers, operational leaders, and senior stakeholders.
Make margin/return improvement recommendations, and support with implementation and benefit tracking.
Act as finance lead for key bids/tenders, including pricing, modelling, and support in negotiations with potential clients and supply chain.
Lead on investment appraisal, conducting returns analysis (sensitivity and scenario analysis) and challenging assumptions.
Lead on financial aspects of impact assessments, including re-pricing and options appraisal, supporting negotiations and governance/approval.
Work with commercial and operational teams to track and manage key risks and opportunities.
Lead the business planning, budgeting and forecasting process for the business, liaising with Group Finance as required.

Requirements

water industry

qualified accountant

commercial finance

financial modelling

investment appraisal

bid management

Water industry knowledge would be significant advantage, in particular regulatory economics.
A fully qualified Accountant.
Experience in water, utilities, construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
Significant experience in commercial finance roles.
Experience partnering with commercial, operational and project delivery teams.
Extensive experience in commercial analysis and financial modelling.
Strong corporate/project finance knowledge, in particular investment appraisal.
Experience in working on highly complex, high value bids/tenders.

Benefits

25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell).
Automatic enrolment onto our Employee Participation Scheme.
Enhanced Maternity leave. Paternity and Adoption leave.
Hybrid working options.
Medicash health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP.
24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service.
Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary).
Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering internal and external accredited courses, secondments and study support.
Life Insurance (4 x annual salary).

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to provide cutting-edge energy and infrastructure solutions across industries.
Specialises in the design, delivery, and maintenance of energy, infrastructure, and industrial services.
Has worked on diverse projects, including renewable energy installations, complex infrastructure builds, and utility management.
Known for delivering innovative solutions in energy efficiency, sustainability, and asset management.
Excels in both large-scale industrial operations and smaller, high-impact infrastructure projects.
Serves clients across multiple continents with tailored solutions.
Continuously evolving to meet the challenges of modern infrastructure and energy needs.

Culture + Values

Safety: Take care of your wellbeing and others; Take ownership and responsibility; Be aware; Report and action
Sustainability: Make greener decisions; Build an enjoyable and healthy working environment; Positive towards change; Encourage others to act sustainably
Customer Excellence: Listen and respect; Go the extra mile; Be polite; Show empathy
Innovation: Share and encourage new ideas; Find solutions; Be creative; Think for the future
Pride: Celebrate our differences; Be trustworthy; Give praise and recognition; Work to the best of your ability; Work as one team

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Net Zero Target

Carbon Neutrality Ambition

The company aims to achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030 through significant reductions in fleet and building emissions.

76,800 tCO2e Mitigated

Emissions Reduction Through Services

The company has mitigated over 76,800 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2023 through its services, demonstrating a substantial environmental impact.

50% Green Revenue

Green Economy Achievement

Over 50% of the company's revenues are derived from green services, earning it the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark for three consecutive years.

60% Emissions Reduction

Cardiff Office Efficiency

The Cardiff office upgrades have resulted in over a 60% reduction in emissions on-site, showcasing significant energy efficiency improvements.

All company cars replaced with PHEV or EV by end of lifecycle; 100 mild hybrid EVs + 1 pure EV van deployed by March 2023
Grid-scale battery storage driving decarbonisation
London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark awarded for >50% revenues from green services (third consecutive year)
Signatory to The Climate Pledge (regular reporting, carbon elimination, credible offsets)
Post-2030 ambition: target Scope 3 emissions reduction to become carbon negative

Inclusion & Diversity

Over 1,000 Staff

Diverse Workforce

The company employs over 1,000 individuals from diverse backgrounds, including differences in ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and more.

Formal EDI policy, induction e‑learning and membership of Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion
New behaviour added under ‘Pride’ value: “We are all uniquely different, something we can celebrate together”
Launched employee engagement competition and new EDI initiatives to embed celebration of difference

Articles

Careers

About Us