Are you analytically minded with experience in contract management, project delivery, and financial analysis? We are seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to manage key customer relationships, support project profitability, and provide data-driven insights to optimise contract and financial performance. This role combines analytical skills with contract management, making it ideal for someone who excels at interpreting data, analysing trends, and making recommendations to improve business outcomes. If you have experience in managing contracts, projects, and key accounts in industries that involve project-based work and commercial operations (e.g. engineering, energy, technical services, construction), take a further read and see if this role is for you. This role is based fully on-site. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Reporting : Analyse customer activity, project performance, and financial metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Provide regular reporting and actionable insights to drive better decision-making and performance. Risk & Issue Management : Analyse contract terms, changes, and disputes using data to inform negotiations and ensure smooth project execution. Contract & Financial Management : Track cash flow, costs, and project profitability. Ensure timely revenue recognition and adherence to contractual terms. Analyse financial data to forecast trends and potential risks. Project Support & Analytics : Work closely with the Project Delivery Manager to monitor project performance from a financial perspective. Provide analytical support to help meet and exceed financial targets. Customer & Account Insights : Build and maintain strong client relationships, using data insights to address service level agreement (SLA) issues and identify opportunities for upselling and repeat business. Budgeting & Forecasting : Prepare detailed financial forecasts, track variances, and present data-backed recommendations to senior management to ensure continued profitability. Skills & Experience: Data & Analytical Expertise : Strong proficiency in analysing financial and operational data. Experience in turning data into actionable business insights. Contract & Project Management : Experience in managing contracts and projects, with a focus on financial success. Organised & Detail-Oriented : Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple data streams and provide clear, detailed reports on performance. Financial Acumen : Solid understanding of cash flow, cost management, and profitability analysis. Advanced Excel skills are essential. Customer-Centric : Proven ability to build and manage client relationships using insights derived from data analysis. Qualifications & Attributes: Experience in an analytical role within project-based industries (e.g., engineering, energy, technical services, construction). Strong financial forecasting and modelling skills. Excellent communication skills for presenting data insights. UK driving licence required for travel. If you're ready to use your analytical skills to make an impact on contract performance and financial outcomes, we'd love to hear from you Send your CV to Carrie.Martinedenscott.com For an informal discussion or to learn more, contact Carrie Martin on 01224 965506.