Finance Manager - US Onshore Construction

Overview

Wood's Operations Americas division is seeking a Finance Manager with experience in the US Onshore Operations sector to support construction projects
. While the preferred location is our Houston, TX office
, Wood will consider well-qualified candidates based in the US in a remote capacity with occasional travel to Wood offices.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

The role has dual reporting responsibilities to the Senior Finance Manager and to the Operational Leader within the US Onshore Operations business. Business partnering is a key element of the role, providing finance and decision-making support through building relationships with operational leadership. The role provides analysis, insight and views on the financial performance of the business, acting as a trusted advisor to add value for decision making.

The role carries profit and loss and working capital responsibility; in certain cases, it will also involve balance sheet responsibilities for the applicable business. Other main aspects include governance, financial control, internal and external reporting, financial forecasting and cash collection.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to a broad range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

• Full responsibility for all financial matters including accurate and timely completion of monthly reporting, optimizing financial performance
• Report on the financial performance to senior management including variance analysis, accounts receivables, DSO, accruals and unbilled analysis
• Ownership for annual budget, forecasts and rolling forecasts in conjunction with senior management, including validation/challenge over backlog, inputs from BD and operations
• Ensure forecasting accuracy and predictability through the rolling forecast vs monthly actual result process
• Responsible for driving sustainable working capital improvements and/or maintaining performance with operating management, project managers, supply chain and other relevant areas to optimize cash collection and minimize DSO, including customer relationships and reporting
• Ownership of implementation and financial adherence with the finance operating model
• Assisting during client audits and dispute management
• Engagement with commercial team on the pre-award phase in terms of bids, rates, and relevant analysis; a key contact and team participant for such,…