AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service 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 London with a hybrid working model.

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Job description - Finance Analyst

Arup are currently looking for a Finance Analyst, who 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 while driving commercial and financial best practice and the successful performance of the business.

As a part of this role, you will develop strong, effective, and credible relationships with the business and project leaders, using data and trends to inform decision making and demonstrate best practice in project financial administration.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

• Partner with project managers to review project finances, assess KPIs, maintain up to date project forecasts and supporting narrative, resolving any variances or anomalies.
• 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.
• Collaborate with other finance teams including FP&A, Shared Services Centre (SSC) and Global Finance teams to deliver a professional finance offering to stakeholders.
• Understand and implement/ensure adherence to Arup's financial processes, systems, new business models and accounting principles.

Skills and Experience:

• A willingness to work towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA) is preferable.
• 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.
• Confident and logical thinker that uses initiative.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate and pre-empt problems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Comfortable working towards deadlines and meeting targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model.

If you are interested in applying for this Finance Analyst position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our sourcing specialists now.

About the client

Different people, shared values Arup believes that when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in a purpose to shape a better world - Arup welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

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.