Finance Analyst in Cardiff

About Arup

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 the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Finance Analyst for a 6-month contract based in Cardiff. It is a hybrid model.

About the Opportunity:

You will work as part of a Finance Operations team reporting into the Finance Business Partner. The role is key in working closely with the Finance Business Partner to enable a professional level of finance support to the geography, group and/or portfolio, driving commercial and financial best practice and the successful performance of the business.

You will make an impact in this role by...

• Partnering with project managers to review project finances, assess KPIs, maintain up to date project forecasts and supporting narrative, resolving any variances or anomalies.
• Developing 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.
• Supporting in preparation of fee invoices and applications for payment, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing to clients, understanding, and flagging variances from the project forecast.
• Advising and guiding Project Managers on appropriate financial set up, aligning to best-in-class project financial administration and provide support in meeting client requirements.
• Advising and guiding Bid Managers on queries, including appropriate contracting entity, any tax considerations for discussion with the Global Tax team and rate support.
• Providing 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.
• Assisting with analysis of overhead expenditure and trends including expenses on closed jobs, non-billable and general ledger activity.
• Reviewing and monitoring possible job expenditure against budget and escalate when budgets are exceeded.

To achieve in this role, you are likely to have ...

• 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.

Diversity at Arup:

Arup 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.