Lead Finance Specialist - Project Control
Baker Hughes
Lead finance specialist managing project accounting, budgeting, and reporting for large projects.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
68,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Subsea
Pipeline
Turbomachinery
Process
Infrastructure
Maintenance
Role
What you would be doing
erp management
financial reporting
budget forecasting
revenue recognition
audit compliance
risk control
- Project Financial Management: Oversee end-to-end accounting for large, customized projects, including cost tracking, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- ERP & Systems: Manage project accounting modules in ERP systems (Oracle, Anaplan, CFIN).
- Audit & Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with project and commercial teams to prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Stakeholder Support: Provide financial insights to project directors and senior leadership.
- Reporting: Deliver timely financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
- Risk & Control: Identify risks, implement controls, and recommend process improvements.
- Revenue Recognition: Apply ASC 606 / IFRS 15 for long-term contracts, milestone billing, and percentage-of-completion methods.
What you bring
cpa
us gaap
oracle
project accounting
construction finance
analytical
- Have a high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Have strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS, especially revenue recognition.
- Hold a professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Demonsrate experience in project accounting or finance within construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate xperience managing multi-million-dollar projects and ERP systems (Oracle, Anaplan, CFIN).
- Have excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Have advanced knowledge of project accounting standards.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices across the UK.
- Comprehensive private medical care options
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Company
Overview
1907-founded
Year Established
The company has over a century of experience in the energy and industrial sectors.
120+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across a wide range of industries and regions worldwide.
- Specializing in oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production, the company has a history of pioneering new technologies.
- Notable for innovations like the world's first automated drilling system, the company has been at the forefront of optimizing energy operations.
- The company is integral to major global projects, from large-scale energy exploration to developing critical infrastructure.
- Has built a reputation for solving complex challenges, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
- In recent years, the company has expanded its portfolio to include digital solutions, automation, and advanced analytics.
- Has contributed significantly to global energy transitions, developing cutting-edge solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability.
- Act with integrity, responsibility and compliance every day
- People First, Energy Forward
- Eight Behaviors – aligning core values to HOW we work
- Empower employees to drive sustainable practices
- Promote leadership & professional development through initiatives like career weeks and individual development plans
29.3% Reduction
Emissions Reduction
Absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2019 baseline.
50% Target
Emissions Target
Interim emissions reduction target of 50% by 2030, building toward net-zero by 2050.
34.2% Share
Renewable Electricity
Increase in renewable/zero-carbon electricity share of total site electricity since 2019.
$0.8B Orders
Low-Carbon Solutions
Revenue from orders in new energy portfolio, including carbon capture, hydrogen, and geothermal technologies.
- Renewable/zero-carbon electricity used at ~12% of global sites (88 locations).
- 13.8% reduction in total waste since 2022.
- 51.5% reduction in hazardous waste since 2022.
- Recycling rate increased from 25.5% (2022) to 32.6% (2024).
- 16.5% reduction in total water withdrawal since 2022.
- 43.1% reduction in chemical spills since 2022.
- 100% of sites assessed for biodiversity risks; 199 near protected areas.
- 560 emissions life-cycle assessments in 2024; total nearly 1,000 LCAs.
150+ Nationalities
Global Workforce Diversity
The company employs individuals from over 150 different nationalities, reflecting a highly global team.
79% Non-US Employees
Geographic Distribution
Nearly 80% of the workforce is located outside the United States, emphasizing global reach.
14.2% Women in STEM
Gender Representation in Key Roles
Women make up 14.2% of employees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics roles.
38.3% People-of-Color in US
US Diversity Metrics
People of color represent 38.3% of the US workforce, showing progress toward equity.
- Women representation increased 0.4 pp year-over-year to 19.5%
- Inclusion index scored 70.0%; culture index 66.0%
- Total attrition reduced from 12.0% to 10.2%; voluntary attrition from 8.6% to 7.0%
- ~10,000 external hires; 22.9% women
- Average 22 hours of learning per employee
- 1,252 completions of new sustainability modules; 32 live inclusive-leadership sessions
- 68.4% of employees received performance/career-development reviews
- 15.5% of employees in ERGs (+12.2% YoY)
- $410 million spent with diverse suppliers and small businesses
- Global Parental Leave: minimum 18 weeks at full base pay for primary parent, gender-neutral
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