Director Operational Finance

4 weeks ago

Gurugram, India AECOM Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, commercially driven finance professional to join a multinational operating in over 100 countries. This role will play an integral part in shaping Finance for the future with excellent longer-term prospects.

The role will be broad, hands-on, challenging and highly rewarding for the successful individual.

You will be responsible for the running of the Operational Finance function in India and will partner with the Operational Management team. The position will be based in Gurgaon with occasional internal and international travel required in order to create a close relationship with the teams and strengthen our finance operations.

The Operational Finance team in India comprises a team of 10 finance professionals located across 2 offices.

This role will report to the Senior Vice President Finance, Europe & India.

 

Job Duties

REQUIRED DUTIES

  • Ensure that all required business reports and forecasts, including cash forecasts, P&L forecasting, ad-hoc reporting requests and the annual budgeting process are completed accurately and on time.
  • Manage the Project Accounting team to ensure that projects are being controlled from a financial perspective from Bid Stage to completion.
  • Report Risks, Opportunities, and issues to ensure they are understood and acted upon.
  • Work closely with the Operational team to understand the business, and to provide them with insightful analysis for decision making.
  • Perform deep analysis of results and KPIs to understand budget deviations.
  • To lead statutory/ tax audits with respect to Project Accounting, Revenue Recognitions, AR and WIP and ensure timely completion.
  • Manage the monthly close and Group reporting.
  • Ensure the company complies with Aecom internal controls.
  • Liaison with Shared Service Centres (Manila and Bucharest)
  • Manage the fringe accounting and highlight any potential risks or opportunities to management.
  • Drive the collection and focus on maintaining a healthy Cash flow/ OCF.
  • Liaise closely with Tax team to manage the transfer pricing analysis and any other tax matters.
  • Leading and mentoring a team of 10 finance professionals.

 

Minimum Qualification

  • Degree educated or equivalent in Accounting or similar
  • Ideally qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or similar

 

Specific Skills Required

  • Excellent written and spoken English is essential
  • Stakeholder management skills including developing strong relationships with Operational Leaders
  • Excellent communication skills, energy and charisma
  • Ability to efficiently navigate financial systems
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions
  • Pro-active resilient approach

 

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

  • Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you do
  • Be decisive - Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
  • Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results
  • Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic
  • Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities

 

Experience


REQUIRED

  • 15-20 years experienced professional out of which 5-7 years’ experience in similar role, preferably in a multinational
  • Proven experience of leading a diverse finance team and driving change
  • Experience managing multiple tasks in complex environment
  • Strong background in an Operational Finance role, leading a team, working with Operations Leaders, and partnering the business
  • Practical experience of US group audit or a US reporting environment

DESIRABLE

  • Experience in local statutory accounts and tax returns, external audits, US GAAP reporting and bridge to local GAAP, managing FX exposure, BS Reconciliations, and cash management.

 

Additional Comments

  • Desired skill - Experience working with projects and the nuances of a time billing company
  • Desired skill - Experience working with Shared Service Centers
  • Desired skill - Oracle knowledge
  • Desired skill - International working experience with the construction / engineering industry

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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