Finance Manager - Western Canada

GHD

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $122,892-184,338 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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 inspire 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.Who are we looking for?We are looking for a Finance Manager to support Western Canada. This role provides financial and commercial leadership to the Region leadership, Business Group Leads, and Project Managers to improve the overall performance of the business. The Finance Manager provides proactive financial management by working collaboratively with the General Manager as part of the regional leadership team to optimize performance and drive business outcomes in accordance with GHD's strategic and financial performance objectives. The Finance Manager will 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.This role is responsible for managing the project accounting (billing) department for their Region which works with project managers on all aspects of project accounting including ensuring invoicing is complete, correct, and timely. They are supported by an experienced Project Analyst (PA) Manager who manages the daily affairs of this team.The Finance Manager can be based in Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary.In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change!Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process..Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:
  • Explain key commercial and financial factors to assist the operation in making informed business decisions.
  • Promptly alert the key business risks affecting the business and develop and implement actions to mitigate the business risks and to optimize business performance.
  • Review and analysis of Regional financial reports and KPIs, including review and consultation with Business Group Leads and Project Managers on project financial performance.
  • Recommend required actions with an aim to improve project and Region financial performance; take corrective actions, as required.
  • Supervise long and short-term business trends, identify specific business improvement requirements and present innovative recommendations for improvements.
  • As a member of Regional leadership team actively contributing to leadership and delivery of business plan objectives and aligning operations 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.
  • Find opportunities and implement actions for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Compile annual Region financial budgets, KPI targets and requested re forecasts in partnership with the business.
  • Presentation, in a variety of forms and forums, of results and performance against KPIs including insight into impacts on results and improvement opportunities for various stakeholders.
  • Increase commercial awareness with our Leaders, leadership teams, Business Group Leads and Project Managers independently and often in collaboration with GHD's Project Management Office leads.
  • Directly support our business development activities via pricing & commercial reviews, generally as part of our Tender review/approval process.
  • Other financial assistance to the General Manager, the Americas CFO and/or other stakeholders that may arise from time to time.
  • Responsible for supervising the client billing procedures of the Region. Responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department. Assist Business Group Leads and Project Managers to identify cost overruns in order that variations may be requested and invoiced in a timely manner.
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 consulting/professional services sector is preferred
  • Experience with BST (project accounting system) a plus
Salary range: $122,892-$184,338 based on location and experience.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.EEO Statement Canada: As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.About Us: Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting 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 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 #PowerOfCommitmentWho 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 make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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