Job Description

You will drive the commercial focus of the business and ensure all accounting, statutory/taxation and compliance functions, policies and procedures are observed. You will lead the finance teams to deliver commercially focused financial solutions across the Economic Region.

Key Duties:

• Sets and delivers finance priorities alongside the strategy including profitability, growth, project commercials and process improvement initiatives.
• Provides analysis on key opportunities, risks and strategies for implementing improvements through deep market, commercial and environmental understanding.
• Oversees and manages the F&A function, including working capital, cash requirements, monitoring of costs and identification of operational efficiencies.
• Influences and drives financial results.
• Ensures company meets all internal and external compliance requirements.
• Complies with each country’s indirect and income tax legislation, rulings and company guidelines.
• Oversees the finance team in:
  • Providing considered and commercially focused financial solutions and advice across the business in a timely, collaborative and effective manner;
  • Assisting Project Directors and/or Business Group Leaders run commercially profitable projects including monitoring and improving financial performance, flagging risks, expediting debt collections and directing necessary actions;
  • Ensuring robust financial reporting and statutory requirements are delivered on time; and
  • Managing external audits.
• Develops, mentors and empowers members of the finance team.
• Manages workload and recruits resources as required.
• Reports compliance/non-compliance issues to Group Finance.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career. Here is what we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team led flexible working
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team
• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals
• An exciting referral program (bring people with you)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional accounting qualifications equivalent to CPA or Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 15 years in a similar role with experience within an international organisation preferred.
• Experience in the Economic region is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in delivering commercial outcomes.
• Professional services or project management industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.