Commercial Director

We are seeking a Commercial Director to be based at our Global Technology Centre Bristol.

As a Commercial Director you will provide the following:

Commercial leadership for a customer-centred business across multiple locations for core integrated programme teams.

Data-driven business analysis guidance and planning and actively contribute to commercial strategy across the business.

Ensure business compliance with statutory and GKN Aerospace governance.

The Commercial Director will be responsible for the following:

• Act as leader expert and internal escalation point for negotiation and resolution of commercial claims to/from customers.
• Ensure that compliancy and contracting risk (technical financial contractual) is properly understood and managed in the negotiation of terms and conditions for new business and ensure that all contracting obligations are fully understood.
• Accountable for the deployed resources that manage the commercial bids proposals and contract Gate reviews such that risks are understood minimized and managed appropriately.
• Provide key management information and analysis to make informed business decisions and to help drive business performance improvement particularly cost competitiveness and cash generation.
• Lead motivate develop and serve the commercial function within programs. Responsible for the commercial teams functional skills and professional development.
• Ensure that the Commercial personnel with thin the Business Line have a good understanding and comply with Export Control requirement.

To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:

Essential

• Must be a true business person with strong business acumen.
• Proven leadership experience in a multi site manufacturing environment.
• Evidence of an ability to instil sound Commercial management practices.
• Ability to influence both internally and externally at senior levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and lead a team of professionals.
• Must be a strategic advisor to the Vice President and is accustomed to working through and managing the details of issues and opportunities.

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• Car allowance(Annual) 6300
• Fuel Allowance(Annual) 1411
• Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings
• STIP maximum bonus 36%
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative dynamic working environment