QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience in a financial/operational role.
• Experience of project accounting, ideally within a professional service industry.
• Experience managing complex multi-disciplinary projects, ideally in a professional services environment.
• Experience of line management.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools (Excel and Power BI).
• Proactive Problem Solver: you will be someone who isn’t satisfied with the status quo but will take the initiative to identify challenges and develop solutions;.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: In addition to meeting current project needs, we are looking for someone who actively seek and implement improvements to internal processes related to financial management. We want individuals who are dedicated to making our project management capabilities even more effective and efficient.

• Manage a team of project controls professionals who specialise in financial control of projects, scheduling and contract management.
• Project controls execution support - Manage complex projects throughout the project lifecycle including project set-up, finances, scheduling and reporting, to timely completion of projects, within scope, and on budget.
• Proposals, bids and variation – you will input into proposals, bids and variations with the bid team, Commercial Manager and technical consultancy team. Oversee proposals support across business unit. Provide executive proposals insights and recommendations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to optimise financial performance of the Marine Consenting and Environment team.
• Develop and enhance internal controls and procedures to ensure optimal financial management of projects.
• Implement systems and automation to reduce processing time, minimise error rates, and improve real-time reporting.
• Proactively collaborate with Directors and other departments to provide financial information and support strategic decision-making.