Commercial Manager

About This Role

Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards. Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a commercially astute and analytically strong Commercial Manager to join our PMCM Division. This role is designed for a candidate with a solid accounting or commerce background, complemented by strong financial analysis capabilities and experience in managing receivables and payment follow-ups.

Unlike traditional commercial roles, this position operates at the division level, focusing on financial performance, business insights, and strategic support across the PMCM portfolio rather than individual projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial visibility, improving cash flow, and supporting data-driven decision-making at a business unit level.

We envisage success in this role to include; Division-Level Financial Management

Monitor and analyze financial performance across the PMCM Division, including revenue, margins, and cost structures Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans Track key financial metrics such as utilization rates, revenue trends, and profitability at a consolidated level Financial Analysis & Reporting

Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership Provide actionable insights on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Conduct variance analysis and recommend strategies to improve financial outcomes Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow Management

Oversee divisional accounts receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and collections Lead and coordinate payment follow-ups with internal stakeholders to improve cash flow and reduce aging Analyze receivables data to identify systemic issues and implement process improvements Business Performance & Strategic Support

Partner with PMCM leadership to support strategic decision-making through financial insight and analysis Contribute to business planning initiatives, including growth strategies and operational efficiency improvements Support the development and implementation of financial controls, policies, and reporting frameworks. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely with finance teams, business unit leaders, and senior management Act as a key point of contact for financial performance discussions within the PMCM Division Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and standards Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15+ years of relevant experience. A minimum of 5 year’s experience undertaking senior roles on complex construction and infrastructure consulting business, partnered with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance or Commerce.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.