Senior Analyst, Finance, Global Infrastructure + Energy

Job Description

About SMEC

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SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well‐established and growing organisation. Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

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When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in. SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Energy & Resources driven by a desire to improve the world in which we live. Our diverse and skilled teams are engaged in major projects across Transport, Water, Energy and renewables sectors.

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The Role

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We are seeking a forward‐thinking Senior Financial Analyst to join our Global Infrastructure + Energy Finance Team. Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, Global Finance Director, you'll be responsible for working with Finance leads across the Group to provide the financial oversight for the Business Line as well as leading key Finance activities for the Business Line.

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Responsibilities

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• Managing detailed and accurate financial data for the Business Line to facilitate timely reporting and enable informed business decisions including analysis of Commercial, Financial and Project Performance
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• Contributing to the commercial performance of the Business Line through overview of Lockup Management
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• Leading the forecast and budget processes for the Business Line
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• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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• Providing necessary support to enable achievement of ANZ's financial targets through sound financial governance
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• Assisting with analysis of projects including financial performance, cost allocation, earned value and scenario analysis
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• Delivering lock‐up management including the oversight of preparation of invoices and supporting information within the time frame required by the contract or client as directed
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• Assisting project employees with the provision of financial information to meet project requirements including charge rules, calculations and cost data
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• Supporting Major Projects, Joint Ventures and Alliances including cost monitoring and consolidation, invoicing and cash flow management, and general financial support and audits as directed
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• Assisting with the training for team members in the use of the financial system and tools related to project finance management
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• Assisting with any financial system and tools initiatives and rollouts as directed
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• Assisting with queries referred to the Finance team including project planning, monthly reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance duties
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• Assisting with new business integration management through due diligence and operational enhancement of subsidiary businesses as directed
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• Providing support to the ANZ Finance team with key business initiatives and focus areas within area of specialism
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• Complying to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes
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About You

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Suitable applicants will be/have:

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• Degree in Commerce / Accounting related
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• Experience in a similar Senior Financial Analyst role, within a global organisation including working at Group or Regional level across multiple jurisdictions
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• Advanced SAP experiences essential
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• Previous experience managing teams
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• The ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision when required
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• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
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• Advanced level in Microsoft applications including Power BI
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Benefits

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We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family‐friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

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Diversity & Inclusion

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SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‐equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.

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Career Development

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All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.