Job Description

You will play a critical role in the development of the bid and be seen as the expert regarding estimates, finance and commercial issues. You will report to the CS RI Senior Commercial Manager and will be an integral part of the bid team and CS RI, working with people across the business in the UK.

• Production of robust and accurate financial tender approval documents and all required tender financial models
• Management of the estimating process, defining estimate templates, collating responses and consolidating into a single estimate database
• Working with the bid team to produce value adding analysis of the estimates to understand the competitive position of the bid and to ensure estimates are complete
• Management of all financial inputs to the tendering process, including foreign currency risk, inflation risk, credit risk assessments, Project cash flow, Finance related terms and conditions
• Ensuring visibility of all key project risks and issues, and that these are properly reflected in the risk register
• Ensuring a clear understanding of any technology development requirements and their funding
• Presentation of the key financial aspects to senior management in the business including up to Siemens Division
• Accurate management of bid budgets and ensuring Siemens policies and are suitably followed
• Other ad hoc tasks as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant ACMA/ACA or equivalent with post qualification experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
• Expert in Microsoft Excel including modelling and analysis techniques
• Experience of working in a complex engineering contracting or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience of working in multi-discipline teams
• Excellent Communication skills
• Availability for occasional travel within UK/Europe