Summary: The Finance Unit Lead at Buro Happold will manage financial and project accounting for the Advisory and Projects Units while leading a small finance team. This role involves producing management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of project revenues and costs, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Bath, emphasizing a culture of openness, respect, and collaboration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving financial performance and supporting the organization's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end production of management accounts and accurate reporting of project revenue and costs.
• Produce budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and consolidate discipline results.
• Review and challenge project financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide direct monthly finance support to various disciplines within the unit.
• Collaborate with the Project Operations Team.
• Present financial analysis and KPIs at monthly leadership meetings.
• Prepare month-end reports for the senior leadership team.
• Offer financial and commercial decision support for Unit leaders.
• Continuously improve processes and ensure adherence to local finance policies and procedures.
• Conduct Project Partner and Project Director portfolio reviews.

Key Skills:

• Confident and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Positive and collaborative approach to building relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in a similar role providing technical accounting and financial support.
• Project accounting experience in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience in board or senior leadership reporting.
• Experience in the engineering or construction industry would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Agresso accounting system and Deltek Vantage Point would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Qualified or exams qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bath

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Consulting