Finance Manager - Overheads (Operations)

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Manger to work within our Operations business. The role can be based in either the United Kingdom or United States with flexible working available. This position plays a critical role in providing the Operations Leadership Team, BU & Group F&A teams with timely analytics & insights of overhead costs. A key element of this role is to own & deliver the Operations BU centre EBIT & Cash flow through building relationships and promoting close links with Group, BU and BG finance leadership. A key aspect of the role is ensuring that the BU President of Finance and Financial Controller have the information and analysis that they require, including both routine reports and ad-hoc analysis. What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Upstream production will continue to play an important role in providing energy security across the globe
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice, Typical responsibilities
• Month end accounting and reporting for Operations Centre, across multiple ERPs and the Group consolidation tool
• Preparation of month end/budget/forecast reporting for overheads including variance analysis and commentary on results for Operations Centre
• Variance analysis and tracking of OHs across Ops BU
• Other ad hoc projects in efforts to support the BU (as needed)
• Support team members as needed
• Work with Internal controls team for ICPQ and other compliance sign-offs
• Responsibility for Operations Centre balance sheet recs
• Budgeting and forecasting for Centre P&L and cash flow
• Supporting the BG finance teams with various Group allocations, such as shared costs, audit fees and Group Shared Costs
• Key Finance point of contact for the Operations ELT budget holders and their teams - reporting of actuals vs forecast, meetings as required, any other adhoc support required
• Dealing with audit and tax queries associated with Operations Centre
  
  Degree qualified
• Professional postgraduate accounting qualification preferred but not required
Knowledge, skills and experience:
• A thorough understanding of Group policies and good knowledge of IFRS.
• 3 years+ experience in a reporting or other key finance role within a complex global organisation
• Ability to influence and challenge current thinking at the highest levels through clear, informed and logical argument and discussion
• Ability to manage a developing team, with proven people management skills
• High levels of cultural awareness, sensitivity and discretion
• Group & BU financial performance and how it can deliver and add value to its customers
• Corporate governance and decision making
• Achieved challenging performance targets
• Coordinating complex annual and long-term budgets and forecasting
• Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and development
• Demonstrated technical excellence
• Led and embedded change, Connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation and externally
• Energy and compassion
• Balance humility and self confidence
• Be forward thinking and able to see the 'big picture'
Work on own initiative

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., Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com


• Competitive salary with regular salary 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), 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