Manager Finance & Commercial Risk

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations and senior leadership to influence planning, decision-making, and performance outcomes
• Lead the finance and commercial risk team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support development, critical thinking, and succession planning within the finance function
• Manage and enhance district financial reporting, forecasting, and business planning processes
• Drive performance across cash flow and working capital to improve overall business outcomes
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information
• Manage financial due diligence and prequalification to verify stakeholder financial capacity and performance capability
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks across the project lifecycle
• Lead contract reviews, drafting, and negotiation activities to protect PCL’s interests
• Articulate contractual risks and commercial positions and negotiate appropriate resolutions with owners, subcontractors, and partners
• Support bid reviews to ensure risks, opportunities, and commercial terms are identified and actively managed
• Oversee insurance, bonding, and performance securities to meet contractual and corporate requirements
• Lead claims management efforts, in consultation with PCL Risk Management, to minimize exposure and maximize recovery
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory obligations
• Maintain strong financial and operational controls and support audit processes
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and adoption of tools and technology

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, commercial risk, contract management, or project-based environments
• Experience with legal, contractual, commercial risk, or claims-related matters preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Construction or related industry experience preferred
• CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis
• Advanced knowledge of contracts, insurance, regulatory compliance, and commercial risk management
• Ability to interpret, articulate, and negotiate contract terms on behalf of the company
• Ability to influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making
• Strong communication and organizational skills