# Regional Commercial Manager

> Control Risks · Basrah, Iraq · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-02

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Security Services (High Risk Managed Services)

## Description

**Tasks and Responsibilities**

-   Act as the primary commercial and finance lead for the regional practice area, providing timely reporting, insight and analysis to support decision- making.
-   Lead annual budgeting, operating plans, cash forecasting, financial performance analysis and revenue forecasting across the region.
-   Develop accurate, competitive and commercially sound pricing for proposals in close collaboration with operations and technical bid teams.
-   Oversee timely invoicing, tax compliance, internal controls, financial reporting and accounts payable processes.
-   Support debtor management and collections to improve cash flow and reduce aged receivables.
-   Maintain effective oversight of bank accounts, cash management and related control.
-   }Manage monthly reconciliation of expatriate and local payroll, including online salary payments.
-   Ensure expatriate employee contract amendments, expenses and deductions are accurately captured and processed.
-   Conduct manpower analysis to ensure personnel costs remain aligned with approved budgets and operational requirements.
-   Drive cost management and control across the region, continuously seeking opportunities to improve value through the supply chain.
-   Ensure all expenditure is accurately recorded and allocated to the correct cost centres and projects.
-   Maintain CRM data integrity and support local project set-up within the financial systems.
-   Act as the regional Dynamics champion for purchase order management and approval workflows.
-   Build strong client relationships and contribute to a high standard of commercial engagement and service delivery.

## Requirements

**Essential**

-   At least three years of finance, accounting or commercial experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
-   Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
-   A strong track record of delivering results, driving improvement and supporting change in a fast-paced business environment.
-   Understanding of Iraqi labour law as it relates to local employee and HR matters.
-   Understanding of client security standards and their operational implications. 
-   Experience in pricing, budgeting and commercial performance management.
-   Knowledge of the UK Bribery.

**Preferred**

-   Experience of client relationship management systems, including Microsoft CRM.
-   Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.
-   Arabic language skills would be an advantage.

**Qualifications and Specialist Skills**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
-   Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

**Competencies**

-   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
-   A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement more effective internal processes.
-   Ability to simplify and communicate complex information clearly, accurately and concisely.
-   Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
-   Ability to make sound, informed and well-reasoned decisions.
-   Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess information quickly and accurately.
-   Ability to work effectively on detailed tasks while maintaining a clear view of the wider commercial picture.
-   Well organised and able to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary.
-   As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

## Apply

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