Financial Analyst - Project Accounting

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job Description - The Role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Financial Analyst - Project Accounting for a 6 Month Day Rate Contract based in Birmingham. Please note this is a hybrid working model. Purpose of the role: The Financial Analyst - Project Accounting role will work as part of a Finance Operations team reporting into the Finance Business Partner. The role is key in working closely with the Finance Business Partner to enable a professional level of finance support to the geography, group and/or portfolio, driving commercial and financial best practice and the successful performance of the business. You'll develop strong, effective, and credible relationships with the business and project leaders, using data and trends to inform decision making and demonstrate best practice in project financial administration. This is an exciting role which will enable excellence across our transactional finance process and work with a range of stakeholders to use data and analysis to better inform decisions. What you'll do: Partner with Project and Bid Managers to manage project finances, including forecasting, KPI monitoring, invoicing, financial setup, and resolving variances. Support the Finance Business Partner with financial planning, month-end processes, reporting, audits, and insight through trend and performance analysis. Monitor and control project and overhead expenditure, ensuring budgets are adhered to and issues are identified, escalated, and resolved. Deliver accurate and timely transactional finance activities, including job setup, data maintenance, transfers, and compliance with financial policies and systems. Provide guidance, training, and support to staff on financial processes, systems, and best practices, including timesheets and mailbox queries. Collaborate with wider finance teams to drive continuous improvement, support change initiatives, and deliver a high-quality finance service to stakeholders. The skills you'll need: Finance or business-related qualification (Degree, A levels/equivalent, or relevant apprenticeship), with a willingness to work towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA). Experience in a similar finance or business role, with a sound understanding of basic accounting principles. Strong numeracy, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide clear, constructive insight. Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to collaborate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders. Proactive, logical, and adaptable, with good digital awareness and strong Microsoft Office skills. Organised and self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team while meeting deadlines and targets. About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.