About this role
Key Accountabilities:
• Provides effective and timely financial management and financial reporting of projects; • Contributes to all facets of commercial performance of the business units; • Performs the role of Business Partner for the I+E business within South-East Asia • Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; • Facilitates, monitors and adheres to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes.
Key Accountability 1: Provides effective and timely financial management and financial reporting of projects
Key Activities:
• Support project teams with project financial budgeting and project planning activities; • Review, analyse and report on month-end project performance data and support completion of monthly reviews; • Assist with the creation of new projects including policy compliance and the recognition and escalation of commercial risks as required; • Provide analysis of projects including financial performance, cost allocation, earned value and scenario analysis; • Deliver 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; • Ensure commercial guidance provided to stakeholders in relation to reducing SMEC’s exposure to risk throughout the project’s lifecycle; • Assist project employees with the provision of financial information to meet project requirements including charge rules, calculations and cost data; • Support Major Projects, Joint Ventures and Alliances including cost monitoring and consolidation, invoicing and cash flow management, and general financial support and audits.
Key Outcomes:
• Projects comply with commercial requirements; • Accurate and timely delivery of month end analysis and reporting; • Team members understand and utilise systems and tools effectively for project tasks; • Projects comply with internal financial processes; • Commercial risks from new projects are communicated within the business to appropriate management level; • Project analysis completed in timely manner with outcomes meeting stakeholder requirements; • Major Projects, Joint Ventures and Alliances are appropriately reviewed, monitored and communicated to ensure financial outcomes are known; • Lockup is managed to maximise cash flow; • Financial/contractual risks from projects are minimised; • Joint Venture and Alliances are compliant; • Audit outcomes are highlighted and resolved accurately within required time frames; • Governance is effective and audits are completed to mitigate and minimise relevant risks.
Key Accountability 2: Contributes to all facets of commercial performance of the business units.
Key Activities:
• Facilitate the training for team members in the use of the financial system and tools related to project finance management; • Contribute to finance training to all new starters and those who request training; • Assist with any financial system and tools initiatives and rollouts; • Assist with queries referred to the Finance team including project planning, monthly reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance duties; • Provide necessary support to enable achievement of financial targets through sound financial governance; • Provide commercial advice and initiate commercial reviews aimed at improving the commercial performance of the business; • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual obligations; • Work with functional managers to develop financial plans and business tools; • Assist with new business integration management through due diligence and operational enhancement of subsidiary businesses. Key Outcomes:
• Colleagues receive appropriate support in utilisation of financial systems and tools; • Team members receive appropriate support in utilisation of financial systems and tools; • Financial system initiatives and roll out are co-ordinated and implemented nationally; • Queries are resolved in a timely manner to the required outcome.
Key Accountability 3: Performs the role of Business Partner for the I+E business within South-Esst Asia
Key Activities:
• Provide business-focused, strategic and operational advice and guidance in relation to finance policies, procedures and programs; • Support the leaders in the project management, implementation development and achievement of the financial objectives; • Interaction and influence at all levels within the business; • Drive all activities relating to preparation, analysis and commentary of monthly and yearly financial reporting on a timely basis; • Maintain an effective level of business understanding/commercial acumen to understand the business unit’s plans, financial position, major project opportunities and its competition; • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the business; • Provide brief analytical commentary to respective manager in relation to financial performance; • Attend monthly management meetings and present on recent performance and system updates; • Coordinate and supervise budget and forecasting activities for the respective sector/market/business line.
Key Outcomes:
• Provide clear and concise information to managers about financial performance; • Ensures information which we are reporting is correct and reduces the risk of errors; • Useful budgets and reports for management in tracking their long and short-term performance throughout the year; • Highlighting areas of concern to the respective sector when comparing budget/forecast vs actual; • Establishment of trusting relationships across all levels within the business; • Tasks are completed within in agreed timeframes and to agreed standards.
Key Accountability 4: Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain client focus and relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders; • Provide high level customer service through the delivery of innovative and timely solutions; • Communicate professionally and appropriately with stakeholders; • Undertake assigned tasks and project activities in line with policies and procedures; • Communicate with colleagues and industry contacts to establish professional networks and develop industry awareness; • Provide clear and effective communication and consultation with internal and external stakeholders; • Clarify issues and needs of internal stakeholders to enable the development of suitable solutions that meet business needs; • Adopt a collaborative approach by listening to and valuing other’s contributions and recognise when it is appropriate to seek assistance. Key Outcomes:
• Effective and productive relationships are maintained and stakeholder feedback is positive; • Work is completed in line with stakeholder specifications and business needs; • Work is completed in a collaborative, proactive and constructive manner; • Communications and relationships are effective and respectful; • Professional networks are established and maintained; • Assistance is sought and offered when required.
Key Accountability 5: Facilitates, monitors and adheres to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes.
Key Activities:
• Provide support to the South-East Asia Finance team with key business initiatives and focus areas within area of specialism; • Comply with SMEC finance policies and procedures including the maintenance of adequate records; • Obtain appropriate authorizations under the Delegation of Authority; • Interaction with all levels within the business • Attend required meetings with key internal clients and stakeholders; • Input, as appropriate to opportunity management, project management, monthly reviews in liaison with relevant stakeholders.
Key Outcomes:
• Activities are aligned with business goals and business strategy objectives; • Quality and integrity of data maintained and zero non-compliances on financial processes; • The Delegation of Authority is strictly followed; • Timely resolution of issues to the satisfaction of key internal stakeholders; • Timely and effective communication of key financial information; • Timely and accurate financial reporting.
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