Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial and finance lead for the regional practice area, providing timely reporting, insight and analysis to support decision- making.
• Lead annual budgeting, operating plans, cash forecasting, financial performance analysis and revenue forecasting across the region.
• Develop accurate, competitive and commercially sound pricing for proposals in close collaboration with operations and technical bid teams.
• Oversee timely invoicing, tax compliance, internal controls, financial reporting and accounts payable processes.
• Support debtor management and collections to improve cash flow and reduce aged receivables.
• Maintain effective oversight of bank accounts, cash management and related control.
• }Manage monthly reconciliation of expatriate and local payroll, including online salary payments.
• Ensure expatriate employee contract amendments, expenses and deductions are accurately captured and processed.
• Conduct manpower analysis to ensure personnel costs remain aligned with approved budgets and operational requirements.
• Drive cost management and control across the region, continuously seeking opportunities to improve value through the supply chain.
• Ensure all expenditure is accurately recorded and allocated to the correct cost centres and projects.
• Maintain CRM data integrity and support local project set-up within the financial systems.
• Act as the regional Dynamics champion for purchase order management and approval workflows.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to a high standard of commercial engagement and service delivery.

Requirements

Essential

• At least three years of finance, accounting or commercial experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• A strong track record of delivering results, driving improvement and supporting change in a fast-paced business environment.
• Understanding of Iraqi labour law as it relates to local employee and HR matters.
• Understanding of client security standards and their operational implications. 
• Experience in pricing, budgeting and commercial performance management.
• Knowledge of the UK Bribery.

Preferred

• Experience of client relationship management systems, including Microsoft CRM.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.
• Arabic language skills would be an advantage.

Qualifications and Specialist Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement more effective internal processes.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex information clearly, accurately and concisely.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to make sound, informed and well-reasoned decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively on detailed tasks while maintaining a clear view of the wider commercial picture.
• Well organised and able to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.