Associate Director – Commercial Assurance

JOB PURPOSE

•Provide independent commercial assurance across the D-Sell portfolio by reviewing, challenging and validating business cases, feasibility studies and commercial decisions.

• Ensure investment decisions are supported by robust commercial analysis, market intelligence and governance before progressing through approval gateways.

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Assurance & Investment Review

•Independently review feasibility studies, business cases and project strategies.

• Challenge commercial assumptions, financial models and investment propositions.
• Validate commercial robustness and investment readiness prior to Investment Committee approvals.
• Prepare independent commercial opinions to support executive decision-making.
• Assess major commercial changes, variation orders and scope changes.
• Support Gateway and Investment Committee governance processes.
• Provide scenario analysis and independent recommendations for strategic investment decisions.

Commercial Analysis & Continuous Improvement

•Maintain commercial benchmarks across comparable developments and market sectors.

• Perform market, cost and commercial benchmarking analyses.
• Identify commercial risks, value enhancement opportunities and optimisation initiatives.
• Standardise commercial assurance methodologies and continuously improve governance processes, reporting and analytical capabilities.

Leadership & Capability Development

•Lead and develop the Commercial Assurance function capability.

• Foster a culture of independent challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Promote consistent commercial governance and assurance practices across the portfolio.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

•Commercial reviews completed within agreed SLA.

• Reduction in commercial approval rework.
• Accuracy of commercial assumptions.
• Timely executive decision support.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.

Years of Experience

•14+ years in in development, commercial, investment or development finance.

• 6+ years managing commercial activities.

Technical and Interpersonal Skills

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