Finance Manager

Description

• Take a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metrics
• Partner with project managers and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes
• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of divisional quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three-year strategic plan
• Deliver variance analysis and commentary on key drivers of performance
• improving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reporting
• Own the business units short-term cash flow (3 month) and long-term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolve
• The role will also initially provide support into our Central Engineering Finance Team for traditional accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, overheads and tracking cashflow.
• Succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetings
• Develop and execute audit plans tailored to cost-plus contracts, ensuring all reimbursable costs align with contractual terms and client expectations
• Responsible for regional project balance sheet and working capital reporting
• Being the key point of contact for the external auditors on the division
• Be able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors)
• ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flows
• driving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunities
• Prepare and review monthly P&L statements for multiple projects and business units.
• proactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions

Requirements

• Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of data
• ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sector
• Previous experience working within a finance roles as part of an alliance or joint venture.
• Experience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient manner
• Experience in a contracting environment including long-term contract accounting and balance sheet rigor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders
• Excellent at data manipulation (excel skills)
• Experience in working capital and cash modelling

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance