Finance Business Partner – Project Controls

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Pay

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

Schedule

GHD supports a hybrid work model: join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.