Finance Specialist

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Senior Manager you will be providing business partnering support for senior stakeholders across a project life cycle. This high visible and high impact role will lead on project analysis management and reporting on strategic projects by utilizing various BI tools & systems. In addition this person will support key business transformation initiatives focused on optimizing performance. You will need to have an inquisitive mind and a cando attitude to operate in this top tier professional services firm.

• You have advanced and indepth knowledge of Project Accounting and can leverage your experiences to ensure best practice operations
  
• Supporting DSO management throughout a project life cycle. Ensuring working capital and DSO days are optimized. Overall responsibility of contracting client deliverables invoicing and excellent understanding of commercial T&Cs.
  
• You are great at building trusting and close connections with internal and external stakeholders of all levels in your area of focus to shape business outcomes
  
• Working closely with Senior stakeholders on project financials managing risk and reporting financial performance by using various dashboards
  
• Tracking time movements processing absorption and managing case closures
  
• Playing an integral role in business initiatives related to performance improvements and supporting cross functional teams to achieve desired results
  
• Strong Excel modelling skills
  

• A relevant bachelors degree / Accounting qualification with 5 7 years relevant Project Accounting experience preferably at a professional services firm /Multinational organization.
  
• Experience with and exposure to data analytics and business intelligence tools e.g. SAP Business objects Power BI Tableau; writing queries building reports and diagnosing issues
  
• Sound analytical and reporting skills combined with excellent communication skills;
  
• Ability to support change management initiatives across multiple teams
  
• Resourcefulness and strong problem capabilities
  
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  
• Ability to respect all information as personal and confidential