Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Seoul, South Korea

Jensen Hughes is known throughout the world as the experts in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Why you should grow your career at Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
• You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• Regular monthly social activities and other celebratory occasions.
• Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities.
• Great company culture and benefits.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Finance Analyst in Seoul, Korea to support our growing business across Asia. The purpose of this role is to act as a true partner to the business and to provide strategic support to key parts of the business. The Project Finance Department oversees the financial performance of more than 20,000 projects on an annual basis acting as the business advisor to business operations, senior management, and executive leadership. In this role, you will work across a range of different activities across Asia:

• Oversee and take responsibility for the month-end close of assigned portfolio(s), ensuring all deliverables are completed in line with corporate timelines
• Strategic Partner and Advisory to Business Operations for the respective portfolio(s)
• Review and interpret contracts to support accurate revenue recognition and ensure appropriate payment terms are established at the contracting stage to enhance payment security and reduce financial risk
• End to end project administration including contract review, system set up, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition, billing, collections and project close out
• Ownership of all project financial metrics including Revenue, Margin, Unbilled, AR, Backlog
• Manage Month-End Close process for assigned projects including ensuring accuracy and compliance and driving results to reach department goals for Revenue, Margin, Unbilled & AR
• Manage annual audit process for assigned projects
• Partner with the Project Manager(s) in financial support of the projects.
• Review monthly results (Revenue, GM, Unbilled, AR, Backlog) with PMs, Operations Leadership, and Project Financial Managers providing high level analysis of performance.
• Lead the planning, documentation, and execution of department wide initiatives
• Drive process improvement identifying pain points or inefficiencies, determining solutions, and leading the testing and implementation of those solutions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide appropriate finance and administrative support when necessary

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bilingual – English and Korean
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other relevant fields
• 5+ years of relevant experience ( revenue analyst, project accounting, auditor, etc. )
• Experience and understanding of revenue recognition principles
• Experience in reviewing the performance of project financials
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand contract terms and conditions
• Ability to independently prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills in evaluating project performance
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage specialized internal projects in Accounting/Finance
• Experience with process implementation, refinement, and documentation of same
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred, but not required