Project Finance Assistant _ Manchester

Arcadis IBI Group is a global architecture, engineering, planning and technology firm creating the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings and efficient infrastructure of tomorrow.

Our collaborative approach focuses on future-forward solutions where we’re bridging the gap between design and technology and unlocking new potential in data-driven environments.

IBI Group is now proudly a part of Arcadis. Together, we are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients, people, partners and the communities we all serve.

Position Summary:

Over 50 years we have expanded to now employ 3,500 experts across 6 continents and we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally. Our UK & Ireland presence includes Studios in Birmingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Newark making us one of the largest design and technology firms in the region.

Arcadis IBI Group’s expertise is delivered by a team of professionals, each dedicated to specialist areas such as urban design, architecture, intelligent transport, landscaping, interior design, software development and many more areas of client focused services. The combination of local knowledge and global reach helps us deliver the best results possible for our clients wherever they may be.

This role is to offer broad Commercial and Project Accounting support to our team of architects and technology consultants allowing them to manage their projects more effectively. The role will also provide support to the Head of Business Partnering with monthly financial and commercial reporting.

You will work alongside the finance team, project managers and sectoral leads, analysing and forecasting project cost, revenue and profit. Key to your success will be technical ability, a commercial background and the skills and consultative style to work in true partnership with colleagues at all levels.

Overall focus is to ensure business and sector performance is accurately reported, monitored and analysed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day to day support to the project managers to ensure that the projects are kept up to date and accurately reported in the ERP system
• Update the forecast fees regularly for committed, probable and possible revenues forecast for future months
• Ad hoc support to the Financial Controller and the wider finance team
• Assist Financial Controller and Finance Director in the preparation of cash flow forecasts and annual budgets
• Ensure timesheets are completed and assist wider management in monitoring outstanding timesheets to improve forecast accuracy
• Prepare the necessary project revenue reports for the annual audit process
• To collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure that best, consistent practice is delivered to the UK business at all times

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current and up to date accounting experience in a sales driven / commercial environment
• Excellent communication skills and experience of engaging with non-financial colleagues and disciplines
• AAT part qualified or early level ACCA student
• Analytical skills to understand and accurately report contract revenues and costs
• Tenacious approach to accurate reporting and analysis
• Ability to liaise and converse with colleagues at all levels across the organisation with a consultative and empathetic approach
• Commitment to meeting demanding deadlines, a professional manner and resilience
• Advanced Excel capability is essential
• Experience of working with an ERP system and Project accounting would be advantageous

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives including a Mentorship Program, our Group Global Women’s Network and a Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

As part of our selection processes, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.

Arcadis IBI Group provides a competitive benefits package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

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