Daniella Leiva-Kear
Pontefract,West Yorkshire
Summary
Commercial Administrator with experience supporting invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting across multiple live projects. Works closely with site teams, finance, and clients to resolve queries and maintain accurate, timely information. Known for being organised, reliable, and able to handle high workloads while contributing to the smooth running of commercial processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial administrator
Galliford Try
Normanton, Wakefield
2025.01 - Current
- Maintained consistent standards in document control and compliance to meet internal and client requirements.
- Tracked and managed staff and purchase costs, issuing weekly reports to update senior management on project expenditure.
- Corrected cost misallocations by liaising with site teams and finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Developed Excel-based reporting tools to strengthen data driven decision making and spending visibility on projects
- Managed applications and invoicing for multiple clients, issuing monthly invoices totalling around £4 million.
- Created and maintained a Completion and Defect Certificate Tracker, providing full visibility of project progress and closeouts.
- Supported project closeouts by engaging with clients and internal teams to secure timely certifications and approvals.
- Oversaw subcontractor payment submissions and compliance with commercial procedures to ensure timely payments.
- Acted as key point of contact for client queries, resolving invoicing and application issues promptly.
- Collaborated with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to meet commercial and operational performance targets.
- Streamlined administrative and reporting systems to boost efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness across the business unit.
Project administrator
Keltbraty-Idec
Normanton, Wakefield
2023.03 - 2024.12
- Managed administration procedures in substation projects, kept records, and communications with clients.
- Liaised with project and program managers in meeting deadlines, keeping track of payments, and enhancing lines of communication.
- Processed vital documents in a timely manner to ensure projects ran smoothly and bills were paid on time.
- Developed a four month cash flow forecast, overseeing £500,000 monthly and improving financial predictability.
- Maintained training matrices to ensure compliance of staff and operational efficiency.
- Prepared invoices and tracked payment deadlines to support smooth financial operations.
- Led client meetings to report on progress, financial metrics, and safety updates while resolving any operational challenges.
- Handled purchase orders, timesheets, and record-keeping to maintain efficient workflows.
- Fostered strong stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
- Processed and tracked invoices averaging £500,000 monthly, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Leeds
2021.09 - 2024.05
A-Levels -
New College, Pontefract
2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Carleton High School
Pontefract, West YorkshireSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Project Coordination and Initiative
- Collaborative Team Effort
- Deadline management
- Proficiency in Excel
- Data Analysis
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship building
- Process Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- SAP competency
- Subcontractor Payment Processing
Affiliations
- Competitive equestrian with strong time management and organisational skills, ensuring the horses have consistent care and training schedules.
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Commercial administrator
Galliford Try
2025.01 - Current
Project administrator
Keltbraty-Idec
2023.03 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Leeds
2021.09 - 2024.05
A-Levels -
New College, Pontefract
2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Carleton High School