Finance Manager-West Region

Job Description

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day!

That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to lead change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you!

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an immediate opportunity for a Finance Manager to support the US West Region. The Finance Manager provides financial and commercial leadership to the region leadership, and to Principals and Project Managers to improve the overall performance of the business. This position can be based in most GHD office locations in the west region to include Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Phoenix, AZ. GHD supports a hybrid work model.

The Finance Manager will provide proactive financial management by working collaboratively with the General Managers and their leadership team to optimize performance and drive business outcomes in accordance with GHD's strategic and financial performance objectives. They work in conjunction with the business to support profitable growth and help ensure the conduct of the business is in accordance with GHD's policy and procedures.

The Finance Manager is responsible for running the project accounting (billing) department for their region which works with managers to ensure invoicing is complete, correct, and timely. They are supported by an experienced PA Manager who leads the daily affairs of this team.

In a constantly evolving world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a distributed team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Explain key commercial and financial factors in order to assist the operation in making informed business decisions
• Review and analysis of Regional financial reports and critical metrics (KPI's), including review and consultation with Principals and Project Managers on project financial performance
• Supervise long and short-term business trends, identify specific business improvement requirements and present innovative recommendations for improvements
• See opportunities and implement actions for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Presentation, in a variety of forms and forums, of results and performance against critical metrics including insight into impacts on results and improvement opportunities for various customers
• Promptly alert the key business risks affecting the business and develop and implement actions to mitigate the business risks and to optimize business performance
• Recommend required actions with an aim to improve project and Region financial performance; take corrective actions, as required
• Member of Regional leadership team actively contributing to leadership and delivery of business plan objects and aligning operation with corporate strategy
• Provide analytical review and strategic input into a variety of business matters to ensure informed decision making, including commercial guidance for major bids, panels and projects including (as required) negotiation, processes and reporting
• Responsibility to drive target levels of working capital through driving timely invoicing and effective oversight of debt collection, in conjunction with the Collections Team
• Support the half year and fiscal year end audits related to revenue recognition

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience
• 7+ years of accounting/business operations experience. CPA designation or MBA preferred
• Proven experience and success in a finance leadership role; shown leadership with financial system and analytics
• Commercial strategic problem solver with strong financial competence and the ability to challenge
• Excellent project management, analytics, and consulting skills; ability to interpret data and tell a story
• An upbeat, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards, a lead-by-example style that promotes a positive, team-based environment
• Experience in the professional services sector is preferred
• Experience with BST (project accounting system) a plus

Tackle some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you build a lasting impact.

EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.