Commercial/Finance Manager
business Aktor Como Intercity Facilities Management
work full-time
A week ago
Description1. Role Purpose The Commercial/Finance Manager is responsible for safeguarding ACIFM's financial integrity, commercial performance, and contractual compliance across the Doha Metro & Lusail Tram Facilities Management contract. The role provides strong commercial leadership, ensures accurate financial reporting, drives revenue assurance, and protects ACIFM's contractual rights and entitlements under the O&M Subcontract with RKH Qitarat and Qatar Rail's governance framework. This position plays a critical part in cost control, cashflow optimization, change management, Work Order billing accuracy, KPI/KPR financial protection, and vendor/subcontractor commercial oversight ensuring ACIFM's long‑term sustainability and profitability.
Key Responsibilities- Commercial Governance & Contract Compliance – Ensure full compliance with the ACIFM Subcontract, including commercial terms, payment timelines, change mechanisms, and scope management. Lead the management of commercial correspondence, notices, claims, variations, and contractual obligations. Track KPI/KPR performance and ensure protection from unwarranted deductions. Maintain commercial risk registers and ensure alignment with Qatar Rail and RKH contractual governance.
- Financial Management & Reporting – Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting cycles. Prepare detailed profit & loss analysis, cost centre reviews, and variance reports for senior leadership. Manage cashflow forecasting and ensure timely revenue collection from RKH. Oversee financial modelling for contract changes, claims, and operational impacts. Ensure compliance with ACIFM financial policies, accounting standards, and statutory obligations.
- Revenue Assurance & Billing – Lead all billing cycles related to:
Monthly lump sum payments, Change requests, Corrective & reactive Work Orders, Fault attribution and re‑billables. Drive Work Order financial governance in alignment with Maximo and the ACIFM Centre of Excellence for WO Management. Implement controls to prevent revenue leakage and ensure audit‑ready records. - Subcontractor & Procurement Oversight – Oversee commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers, including contract negotiation, renewals, and performance reviews. Ensure service orders, variations, and payments are aligned with contractual obligations and budgets. Drive cost optimisation through strategic procurement and vendor rationalisation.
- Internal Leadership & Collaboration – Act as the commercial advisor to the General Manager and Board. Work closely with Operations, Maintenance Delivery, Work Order Co E, Soft Services, HSE, and HR teams to ensure integrated commercial decision‑making. Support assurance audits (internal, RKH, Qatar Rail) and represent ACIFM in commercial reviews and negotiations.
- Risk, Compliance & Assurance – Maintain robust commercial risk registers and financial controls. Support ISO 55001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 compliance within the commercial and financial domain. Lead investigations into commercial discrepancies, audit findings, and cost deviations, ensuring timely resolution.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: ACCA/CIMA/CPA/RICS/MRICS.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in commercial or financial management, ideally within Facilities Management, Rail, Infrastructure, or large O&M contracts.
• Strong understanding of Middle East contract law, Qatar labour/contracting standards, and FM contractual frameworks.
• Experience with Maximo, SAP, Primavera, or other CAFM/ERP systems is advantageous.
• Proven ability to interpret complex contracts and manage high‑value claims, variations, and commercial disputes.
• Strong contractual and financial acumen.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced analytical and modelling capability.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to lead under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication written and verbal.
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong attention to detail.
• Accuracy and timeliness of billing and revenue collection.
• Reduction in commercial risks and exposure.
• Successful defence of deductions and claims.
• Cashflow stability and forecast accuracy.
• Subcontractor commercial performance and cost efficiency.
• Quality and integrity of financial reporting.
• Full compliance with contractual notice requirements and payment terms.
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