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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 Finance Analyst for an initial 9-month contract based in Birmingham, hybrid (2 days/week in the office).
Purpose of the role:
Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance, evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), keep project forecasts and commentary current, and address any discrepancies or irregularities.
What you'll do:
- Develop a good knowledge of the clients and projects within the Geography/Group/Portfolio, and support the Finance Business Partner with trend analysis, data, and insight.
- Support in preparation of fee invoices and applications for payment, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing to clients, understanding, and flagging variances from the project forecast.
- Advise and guide Project Managers on appropriate financial set up, aligning to best in class project financial administration and provide support in meeting client requirements.
- Advise and guide Bid Managers on queries, including appropriate contracting entity, any tax considerations for discussion with the Global Tax team and rate support.
- Provide support to Finance Business Partner on the regular financial cycle activities including ABP, Outturn, month end, monthly/quarterly reporting etc. ensuring on time and accurate financial results and that issues are investigated, resolved, or escalated as appropriate.
- Assist with analysis of overhead expenditure and trends including expenses on closed jobs, non-billable and general ledger activity.
- Review and monitor possible job expenditure against budget and escalate when budgets are exceeded.
The skills you'll need:
- Part-qualified accountant status (or equivalent) as a minimum, with strong analytical and financial skills.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Digital awareness and adaptability to new digital tools.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
- Personable/team-player.
About the client
About the clientArup 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.
