Finance Analyst - Defence

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major Pharmaceutical clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects worldwide.

Are you interested in working for the world’s leading pharma corporations, delivering their world class, large scale complex projects?

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Finance Analyst to support their delivery of works in Defence. The role sits within a fast-moving vibrant team that provide support to a range of projects and joint ventures. The individual will be a self-starter, who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders and brings financial process delivery experience and excel capability.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• To carry out all financial administration related to Turner & Townsend Defence projects, in liaison with the Finance Manager
• Manage and analyse a high volume of sales invoices with acute attention to detail.
• Supporting with Project set-up on D365
• Chasing aged debts to ensure timely cash collection and reconciliation for all cash receipts
• Check, reconcile and receipt supplier invoices
• Gather data from various sources, including databases and spreadsheets. Ensure data is accurate, complete, and properly formatted.
• Present financial data to stakeholders clearly and concisely using visualisations, dashboards and reports.
• Coordinate collation of timesheets, project deliverables and client approvals to support invoicing.
• Prepare Purchase orders and Sub-contract agreements.
• Dealing first-hand with financial/project queries from the client and suppliers
• Costing task orders and populating cost models
• Supporting with forecasting, budgeting, WIP and reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with Ad-hoc tasks.

REPORTING

This role reports to the Finance Manager and offers flexible working

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Sales invoices are produced to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and within deadlines
• Month end data is analysed in detail and areas of potential risk are highlighted
• Key information and data are accurately maintained.
• Promote and encourage positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; including project teams, clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Word skills
• CIMA/ACCA/AAT or previous experience within an equivalent Finance role.
• UK Security Clearance must be obtained - Therefore UK nationals only
• Previous experience within a Business Partnering role would be desirable.

• Security Clearance

  Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
  Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - (

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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