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Amec Foster Wheeler Finance Reporting Manager in Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Wood is currently recruiting a Finance Reporting Manager, this role is offered on a part-time job share basis for a fixed-term period of 12 months and hybrid working is offered. The Finance Reporting Manager plays an important role in delivering a number of significant elements of financial analysis across month end, budgets and forecasts for the Centre business unit. Reporting directly to the VP Centre Accounting & Reporting, this role is responsible for the production of several key deliverables as well as supporting month end close. The Finance Reporting Manager works very closely with the Finance Business Partners in Group Functions to consolidate monthly reporting relating to overheads as well as the production of summary financial information feeding the Group budget and forecasting processes.
A key aspect of the role is production of draft cashflow forecasts in line with the Group timetable to inform group reporting and support trading updates. The preparation of detailed analysis of payments and receipts and phasing of these forms a critical part of delivering this together with validation of the underlying data and follow up where appropriate.
At year end and interim reporting, the Finance Reporting Manager is responsible for additional deliverables required by the Group Finance team and also supports ad hoc requests. The roleholder will also ensure that the VP Centre Accounting & Reporting and Group Financial Controller have the reports and analysis that they require, including both routine reports and ad-hoc analysis relating to the Centre BU.
Key Responsibilities
Cashflow
Preparation of cashflow forecast for Centre business unit to required Group timetables.
Own the reconciliation of short-term v long-term cashflow forecasts (Indirect v Direct method) for the Centre BU.
Identify risks and opportunities to the cashflow forecast.
Budgets/forecasts
Consolidation of Centre and Shared cost budgets and forecast and preparation of summaries for Functional and ELT review.
Preparation and load of budget/forecast data for certain Centre consol units
Month end
Close out of HFM month end reporting for the business unit including follow up on validations and supporting users with queries.
Load of monthly cashflow data for certain non Oracle head office companies
Prepare consolidated monthly summaries of overheads shared cost pools and ongoing monitoring vs budget and allocations.
Production of monthly overhead reporting for group functions components and support functional leads with finance-related queries.
Support with production of analysis for adhoc queries from Group Finance.
Half year and year end
Preparation of exceptional items report for business unit (HY/FY).
Preparation of provisions reporting for business unit (HY/FY).
Qualifications:
Degree qualified
Further professional postgraduate accounting qualification is required.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
An understanding of Group policies and good knowledge of IFRS.
Some experience in a reporting or other key finance role within a complex global organisation
Ability to influence and challenge through clear, informed and logical argument and discussion
Group & BU financial performance and how it can deliver and add value to its customers
Achieved challenging performance targets
Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and development
Demonstrated technical excellence
Personal attributes:
Connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation and externally
Balance humility and self confidence
Be forward thinking and able to see the ‘big picture’
Work on own initiative
Excellent self management and organisational skills
Ability to:
Communicate well with a diverse audience
Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set
Contribute to a climate that delivers on expectations
Prioritise requests from multiple sources
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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.
Requisition ID: 2023-129204
Name: Staff / Permanent
External Company Name: Wood Plc
External Company URL: http://www.woodplc.com/