Finance Business Partner, Africa

5 months ago


Bellville, South Africa AECOM Full time

**Company Description** Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Responsible for performing analyses and reports within the Operational Finance department under direct supervision.
Partner and support Finance & Operations Lead, Business Line Leaders and Corporate.

Prepare Monthly reports to Business Line Directors and other Stakeholders with insight and analysis of the financial performance of the business, highlighting exceptions and key issues. This should include but not be limited to the following:

- Gross Margin and EBITA performance.
- Gross Service Revenue and Net Service Revenue Trends.
- Project Performance.
- Utilization, Labour and Headcount variance analysis.
- Analysis of Overhead performance to support cost control measures.
- Contracted and Awarded Backlog, Wins, Bookings and Book to Burn Ratio.
- Business Development Return on Investment.
- Operating Cash flow, Working Capital, and DSO Performance.
- Preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (Budget) and Monthly Outlooks (Forecasting).
- Contribute commentary and analysis to support the monthly Business Review Presentations.
- Prepare and maintain a consolidated utilization tracker for the Business and manage monthly forecasts and updates.
- Assist with monthly resource supply and demand forecasts and reporting.
- Analyse, review and update pipeline files and participate in pipeline monthly reviews.
- Assist in preparation of various business reports and presentations.
- Support the Project Accounting team.
- Assist in maintaining of Business Line Risks & Opportunities register.
- Complex organisational structure, with various departments, currencies
- Service costing/project costing reporting required.
- Ability to interpret results, understand trends and prepare forecasts.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum B-Com qualification in Accounting, Financial management, Cost Accounting
- Honours degree in B-Com Accounting, Financial management, Cost Accounting preferred
- Completed Articles at audit firm
- 1-2 Years post articles accounting or Cost accounting experience
- CA(SA) of CIMA advantageous, not required
- Strong knowledge of Business and Financial performance including, profit and loss, working capital and project accounting.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI are essential.
- Cognos (TM1) and Oracle experience is preferred but applicants with experience in similar tools and systems will be considered.
- Applicants will be able to demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to successfully manage and integrate various data sets.

**Additional Information**
- Be an advocate for HSE initiatives and best practice.
- Be decisive - Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability.
- Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
- Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
- Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.
- Experience of working with a diverse workforce, Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally, in English, Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to deal with high pressure situations.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone



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