Finance Lead

7 months ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Wood PLC Full time

Required to ensure all accounting entries within the individual's area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client.

Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surprises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. This will require
the management of a team and to demonstrate influencing skills with business management and other functions.

The position is based at our Head Office in Aberdeen, Scotland. We offer a flexible hybrid working pattern for this role.

Responsibility for ensuring the team have prepared all accounting entries accurately and in line with corporate deadlines

Responsibility for ensuring the team prepare invoices in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract

Ensure results are accurately reported and analysed

Effective management of a small accounting team

Manage the team, making sure everything is reviewed prior to sharing with stakeholders

Providing analysis of bill and cost rates, and margins to manage profitability as required

Preparation and ownership of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business

Management and finance team

Responsibility for compliance with Financial management Framework within the individual’s sphere of control

Responsibility for ensuring the team focus on cash collection, optimisation of DSO and minimisation of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analysed and controlled by the team

Liaising with external, internal and client auditors

Reporting of financial performance to Business Management team and finance manager

Linkage with Business Manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractural aspects

Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required

**Qualifications**:
Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification

Qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

**Knowledge, skills and experience**:
Several years relevant accounting experience

Proficient user of excel

People supervision experience and skills

Good commercial experience

Good at using ERP and other IT systems (Oracle, Hyperion)

**Personal attributes**:
Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships

Good people skills and ability to develop team

Customer focused - internally and externally

Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organisation

**Diversity Statement**

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.


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