Finance Business Partner Project Controls

Finance Business Partner - Project Control

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day! That's why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work to include:

• Working closely with Finance Manager and key stakeholders to drive optimal financial performance by influencing, analyzing, interpreting and communicating key performance indicators
• Providing trusted financial advice to key stakeholders to align business direction, financial strategies and utilizing a variety of data sources to support sound decision making
• Assisting in preparation of financial reporting and provides valuable analysis and insights
• Assisting in Pricing / Commercial Analysis support for project proposals and projects
• Analyzing and reviewing actual vs budgeted expenses account on the Profit and Loss Statement
• Supporting the Finance Manager as needed with all aspects of the month end close process to ensure accurate financial results
• Supporting the annual budgeting process by analyzing existing data and providing forecasts
• Supporting operations on complex project set up and work breakdown structure
• Promptly raising the key business risks affecting the business and develop and implement actions to mitigate the business risks and to optimize business performance
• Assisting in liaising and addressing queries from corporate, internal and external auditors
• Assisting in ensuring GHD meets all internal and external compliance requirements
• Conducting regular audit of project management system to ensure complex projects accurately reflect the work breakdown structure, commercial terms and billing requirements
• Performing monthly analytical reviews of major projects or projects in trouble (Estimate at Completion, Percentage of Completion, Earned Value), Revenue, WIP, AR, Variances) and engaging with PMs, PDs and stakeholders for discussion to ensure optimal performance and accurate revenue recognition
• Supporting with analysis of KPIs and Billing / Cash Collections forecasts

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or business. Advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of five years' related experience
• Commercially astute with sound business acumen

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$152,000 depending on experience and location.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD! As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.