Finance / Operations Assistant - #65786

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 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

The Finance Assistant is responsible for the financial management of key client accounts. Establishing and operating a financial management process that ensures that both internal (T&T) and external client needs are met and that the account is profitable. The Finance Analyst will be the single point of contact for all Finance related queries on the commission

• Set up and maintenance of jobs on the Financial Management System (charge rates, target fees and cost, closing finished jobs)
• Management of Interco agreements and Interco invoice
• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting reviews with Project Director
• Explain variances against budget and forecast figures
• Review and analysis of the Management Account
• Responsible for the monthly invoices and billing report
• Support for the Credit Control tea
• Responsible for the monthly finance reports to  external client
• Respond to requests for information on profitability/deep dive review of job
• Support to KAM in providing messages and confidence to the busines
• Check and approve contractors’ invoices on purchase ledge
• Responsible for the contractors’ accrual
• Support financial analysis within the Cost Assurance functio
• Develop and define how financial data is reported to external client
• Assist in the growth of the Cost Assurance service offering

Skills

• Quantitative skills – understanding and manipulating numbers and data
• Strong Excel Skills (including Sumif, Vlookup, Pivotables and Graphs)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisation and time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
• Flexible and responsive attitude

Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s degree in a Finance discipline, or equivalent qualification
• Working towards or an ambition to obtain ACCA/ CIMA  qualifications – support can be provided
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within accountancy/finance based roles 
• Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and management
• Experienced in using financial management systems and reports           

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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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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