Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood are recruiting for a Finance Lead to join our UK consulting business with a focus on managing all aspects of accounting for the Intelligent Asset Solutions (IAS) service line within Digital Consulting. Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract position. This position can be based from any of our UK offices on a hybrid basis. LI-Hybrid The Role Reporting into the UK and Ireland Finance Manager the Finance Lead will ensure all accounting entries within the individual’s area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surprises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. As part of Consulting EMEA regional finance team, this role will oversee Digital Consulting service line Intelligent Assets as well as oversee cash for the whole of consulting entity. As the Lead you will manage a small team and be responsible for their development and workload management. You will also be the focal point for all financial matters relating to your service line and as such will have the ability to influence your key stakeholders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to take on a critical role that will directly support the service line in achieving their financial targets. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood’s Consulting business unit is a global, end-to-end, multi-sector specialist consultancy, trusted by clients to provide the innovative solutions and delivery excellence needed to solve today’s most complex challenges and maximise value across the asset life cycle. As the spearhead for the future of Wood and its role in a changing world, we are leading Wood’s strategic growth in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across a variety of end markets including oil & gas, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, minerals and life sciences. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy and materials sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field Responsibilities The key objectives for this role are: Engagement with commercial and project controls team on post contract award phase in terms of margin analysis looking for opportunities to drive improvements and commercial efficiencies, and attending key project reviews to ensure that reported financials are accurate Preparation of annual budget, forecasts and rolling forecasts in conjunction with management, including validation / challenge over backlog, inputs from BD and operations Responsible for driving sustainable working capital improvements and/or maintaining performance working with operational management, project managers, supply chain and other relevant areas to optimise cash collection and minimise DSO, including customer relationships and reporting Partner with shared services to ensure project billing is up to date and drive cash collection for the respective service line Ensure all relevant finance reconciliations are prepared, analysed and reviewed on a monthly basis to establish over/under-recoveries and enable any corrective actions to be Engagement with external, internal and client auditors to support successful completion of audits Ensure that an effective control environment exists through compliance with all Group control frameworks, policies and procedures as applicable Responsible for identifying and highlighting opportunities for continuous improvement within the service lines and sharing of best practice within the function Role will oversee managing of cash improvement team for WGUK as well as partnering with billing function to drive improvements Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: Further education through college or university with a recognised accounting qualification Qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent Significant proven relevant accounting / commercial experience Track record in people management, previous experience of managing and developing teams Relevant system knowledge - ERP (Oracle Orbis and EPM) Experienced in effective business partnering and stakeholder management Desirable Previous experience of managing and developing teams