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Monika Bujak-Shorey

Redhill,Surrey

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and enterprise systems such as ORACLE, SAP, and IBM Maximo System. Demonstrates strong capabilities in contract management, public sector consulting, budgeting, and forecasting. Adept at applying commercial awareness and effective decision-making to drive operational efficiency and achieve organisational goals. Committed to leveraging technical proficiency and analytical skills to deliver impactful results in dynamic environments.

Accomplished Senior Consultant offers proven record of superior client relationship management. Works to evaluate business needs and deliver actionable solutions. Excellent command of data analysis and modelling.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Consultant/Commercial Manager

RedRay Limited
London
03.2022 - 02.2025
  • Managing multiple projects in Pre and Post Contract Stage
  • Drafting and submitting Gateway Papers
  • Reviewed and managed Contract Variations to ensure project success
  • Successfully resolved Clam Disputes and ensured timely certification of AFP
  • Managed complex projects from inception to delivery, ensuring timely completion.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for project completion.
  • Liaised with the finance department for accurate budget planning and control.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders for business growth.
  • Negotiated favourable contracts with suppliers, improving cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepared detailed cost reports for efficient financial management.

Commercial Manager/Temp SCM

Network Rail
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Was responsible for the mobilisation of multiple contracts as per Framework Agreements which commenced July 2021
  • Coordinated and oversaw the commercial management for the design and delivery of the capital programme, worked collaboratively with contractors and other project team members to ensure a consistent and quality service
  • Supported the budgeting & forecasting process through the identification of risks, opportunities and change requests
  • Realigned budgets to match new Framework Agreements and ensured they were allocated correctly per project
  • Reviewed COWD's (Cost of Work Done) of new and historical projects to ensure expenditure is in line with budget
  • Reviewed and certified AFP's (Application for Payments) to ensure works have been adequately completed
  • Through careful investigation of the final accounts for a main contractor, was able to prevent the business from committing to an additional £397k of unnecessary spend

Project Controls Manager

Siemens Postal & Airport Logistics
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Was solely responsible for control of TPC (Target Project Cost) across £16m project
  • Ensured accurate and timely reporting of project status (progress and costs to date) to senior management
  • Partnered with Project Management Team to ensure all project TQC (Time, Quality and Cost) targets were achieved
  • Prepared AFP's (Applications for Payment) in accurate and timely manner whilst managing client relationship and driving all issues through to resolution
  • Ensured accurate reporting by reconciling timesheets, invoices and expenses on financial reporting SAP system
  • Supervised budget preparation to ensure accurate forecasting and resource allocation.
  • Ensured timely completion with efficient scheduling and resource allocation.

Project Controls Manager

Siemens Postal & Airport Logistics
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Worked closely with project managers and designers to agree/discuss project timelines, reviewed project expenditure, and ensured projects were delivered on time and within budget
  • Responsible for cost controlling throughout projects from start to completion and dealing with all cost related issued in an effective and timely manner
  • Highlighted potential impacts on profitability and partnered with operational teams to maximise profitability of projects
  • Reconciled forecast, SAP system data and procurement schedule with timesheets to ensure accuracy and robustness of information used for preparing payment applications
  • Identified several projects operationally completed but not financially closed
  • Collated various information to prepare final accounts that resulted in an additional £337k in revenue

Commercial Manager & Assistant/Senior Commercial Administrator

Interserve FM
07.2006 - 03.2017
  • 06/2015 to 03/2017: Commercial Manager – Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) Contract
  • Joined the APHA contract (£10m a year turnover) as a Commercial Assistant and promoted to Commercial Manager in April 2016 to lead a team including a Project Manager, an operations Manager and five Commercial Administrators
  • Successfully reviewed and reduced accruals by £250k
  • Negotiated with supply chain partners and subcontractors to ensure they provided best value
  • Was responsible for controlling and communicating contract expenditure and maximising income to achieve or exceed budgeted financial performance whilst reviewing and approving all on-site spending
  • Acted as a focal point for all commercial issues with the client, achieving successful outcomes to commercial matters
  • 03/2013 to 06/2015: Commercial Assistant – Environment Agency (EA) Contract
  • Promoted at EA contract inception with responsibility for ensuring that all services that fell outside the core contract were charged to the client correctly
  • Designed a report to enable income recovery on all non-core variable cost works
  • 07/2007 to 03/2013: Senior Commercial Administrator – Croydon Council Contract
  • Promoted to manage a team of three Commercial Administrators and the supplier invoicing process

Education

Bussiness Management Consultancy - Level 3

Oplex Careers

Bachelor Degree - Finance and Banking

University of Kielce
Kielce/Poland

Skills

  • Advanced Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • ORACLE
  • SAP
  • IBM Maximo System
  • Contract management
  • Public sector consulting
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Effective decision making
  • Budgeting and forecasting

Custom

  • Contract Development and Variations
  • Project Support
  • Project Cost Control
  • Pricing Negotiations
  • Customer Focus and Issue Resolution
  • Multiple Stakeholder Management
  • Negotiating Final Accounts
  • Subcontractor and Supplier Management
  • Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint, ORACLE, SAP, IBM Maximo System

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native
German
Beginner

Timeline

Senior Consultant/Commercial Manager

RedRay Limited
03.2022 - 02.2025

Commercial Manager/Temp SCM

Network Rail
03.2021 - 02.2022

Project Controls Manager

Siemens Postal & Airport Logistics
01.2020 - 12.2020

Project Controls Manager

Siemens Postal & Airport Logistics
10.2017 - 07.2018

Commercial Manager & Assistant/Senior Commercial Administrator

Interserve FM
07.2006 - 03.2017

Bussiness Management Consultancy - Level 3

Oplex Careers

Bachelor Degree - Finance and Banking

University of Kielce
Monika Bujak-Shorey