Job Description

Company Description
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.
Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support their delivery of works in Defence. The role sits within a fast-moving vibrant team that provide support to a range of projects and joint ventures. The individual will be a self-starter, who enjoys business partnering with a range of stakeholders, brings financial delivery experience and excel capability.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Financial management on behalf of the consortium into the Defence client
• Setting up and operating financial management processes and procedures aligned to the Authority's financial and contractual documents.
• Tracking and reporting against the agreed contractual KPIs.
• Providing the Authority with access to open book finance records that are visible and transparent and in accordance with the project contract.
• Undertaking project forecasting, budgeting, and MI reporting.
• Manage the monthly SOX's audits and ensuring contract is fully compliant
• Dealing first-hand with financial/project queries from the client and suppliers.
• Manage and analyse large volumes of data with acute attention to detail.
• Promote and encourage positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; including project teams, clients and suppliers
• Support the Defence Finance Lead with Ad-hoc tasks.

REPORTING
This role reports to the Defence Finance Lead.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Project finances are produced to the highest standards and are completed efficiently and within deadlines
• Cluster forecasts are populated to a high level of accuracy and within deadlines
• Actual/forecast fee variances are kept to a minimum level
• Month end data is analysed in detail and areas of potential risk are highlighted
• Key information and data are accurately maintained.
• Good relationships are developed with the JV partners, operational and finance teams.
• Ability to effectively present information to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong work ethic and adaptable.

Qualifications

• Strong Business Partnering experience
• CIMA/ACCA or QBE within an equivalent senior finance role.
• Advanced in Excel spreadsheet development and modelling skills
• Developed analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Good organisation skills that promote prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Great problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing and reconciling large amounts of financial and statistical data
• Experience in accounting for professional services at a project level, including both customer billing and project budgeting
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 experience is a plus

Additional Information
Additional Information
Security Clearance
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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