Financial Planning

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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 to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
+ Manage, support and mentor the Africa FP&A Team.

+ Coordination of activities of the FP&A Team with responsibility for the results.

+ Establish objectives and work plans, delegating assignments to subordinates.

+ Partner and support Finance Leads, Operations Leaders and Corporate.

+ Support Regional Management with insight and analysis of the financial performance of the business from a historical and forward looking perspective, highlighting exceptions and key issues. This should include but not be limited to the following:
+ a) Gross Margin and EBITA performance.

+ b) Gross Service Revenue and Net Service Revenue Trends.

+ c) Project Performance.

+ d) Utilization, Labour and Headcount variance analysis.

+ e) Analysis of Overhead performance to support cost control measures.

+ f) Contracted and Awarded Backlog, Wins, Bookings and Book to Burn Ratio.

+ g) Business Development Return on Investment.

+ h) Operating Cash flow, Working Capital and DSO Performance.

+ Manage and co-ordinate the development of the Annual Operating Plan and Monthly Outlooks.

+ Contribute commentary and analysis to support the monthly Business Review Presentations.

+ Contribute commentary and analysis to support the Arica Quarterly Business Review Presentations.

+ Specific Skills Required (Hiring manager completion required, mandatory)

+ Strong knowledge of Business and Financial performance including, profit and loss, working capital and project accounting. Ability to interpret results, understand trends and prepare forecasts.

+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel 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.

+ Able to speak confidently to Executives to explain financial performance and have the ability to influence and support them in decision making.

+ Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

+ 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. Personal attributes (Person Specification):
+ Experience of leading and 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.

+ High level professionalism, initiative and creativity.

+ Problem solving/lateral thinking skills.

+ Ability to use discretion and keep work matters confidential when required.

+ Demonstrates an ethical approach to business.