Central Services Manager
Core
Lead day-to-day delivery of business support functions including finance administration, people processes, systems, facilities, compliance, and business development support for a consulting engineering firm.
Role type
Senior operational manager (shared services/business support)
Builds
Organized, well-supported business operations ready for growth
Domain
Construction and infrastructure consulting engineering
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Finance administration, people operations, compliance management, contract management, IT systems management, facilities management, supplier management, CRM and bid coordination, process improvement
Preferred skills
Experience in consulting, engineering, or professional services environments
Technologies
Microsoft 365, business systems
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the finance, administration and business support team; Oversee invoicing, accounts, payroll inputs, budgets and monthly reporting; Manage recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records and other people processes; Maintain compliance, insurance, contracts, policies and business records; Coordinate IT support, systems, offices, equipment and key suppliers; Support CRM, opportunity tracking, marketing and bid coordination; Improve workflows and move suitable administrative tasks away from technical staff; Provide clear updates, recommendations and reports to the leadership team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC