At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look to the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.You’re following your purpose- and there’s still more to come. We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, financially-savvy, emerging leader to join our Advanced Facilities team in North America. As a Finance Manager, you’ll collaborate with the Vice President of Operations and business partners, as well as Finance peers. This is a unique opportunity to have an impact on the Electronics business unit, which comprises of state-of-the-art microelectronics facilities, data centers, and other advanced industrial and commercial facilities powering our virtual world today and into the future.Responsibilities for this impactful role include:Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting
Deliver timely, relevant, and accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis/data to Finance Stakeholders and relevant Operations partners.
Accountable to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition, cost accruals and overhead charges in finalizing the P&L of each business unit on a monthly basis.
Responsible for driving and owning the collaboration effort for the quarterly forecast and annual budget. This includes challenging the proposed targets, suggesting performance improvements, and implementing corrective actions to recover when required.
Accountable for owning and approving final version and delivering on time forecast submissions, backlog, hit list, budget/forecast slide deck and any necessary backup for business units.
Finance Business Partnering
Work with Vice Presidents, Head of Operations and Senior Stakeholders to give insight on the business trends, KPI’s and Plan, challenging and influencing the team to help drive improvements.
Focus on profit improvement and performance enhancement through the implementation of new initiatives.
Work with business partners to improve the DSO of a business unit, and provide operations and finance with executive level analysis of position, trending.
Ensure that all Projects are reported in line with best practices and that Revenues and Margin are reported in accordance with Company Policy.
Ensure project risks and opportunities are clearly identified and escalated.
Management and engagement in ad hoc items as they arise.
Implement KPI’s which measure operational excellence alongside the delivery of financial objectives and identify and implement corrective action requirements.
Attendance and interaction in business unit management meetings and monthly PAR and provide feedback to Controller.
Collaborate with Peers on standardizing processes and procedures and provide cover to other Finance Managers during absence periods.
Work with Sales partners as required to ensure financial risks are identified in bids and proposals and escalate to Controller as necessary.
Corporate Governance
Provide accurate and on time information to internal and external auditors or obtain answers to provide to a facilitator who works directly with said parties.
Ensure risks are identified and escalated as appropriate through the organization.
Ensuring best practice is maintained and implemented where required, in line with company requirements, audit requirements, SOX and IFRS.
Be aware of and adhere to any regulatory requirements and keep abreast of any new developments.
Ensure business is knowledgeable in its compliance responsibilities in AP, AR, PA.
As a Jacobs innovator, you’ll collaborate with a team of geographically dispersed financial gurus, while each of you discovers what drives you. At Jacobs, we believe in #TogetherBeyond, living inclusion, diversity, and cohesion; nurturing opportunity and encouraging career growth through mentorship and exemplary leadership; operating with the utmost integrity. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
5-8 years of financial analysis experience
Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle) and significant Excel experience
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret and articulate insight
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strategic thinking combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills by proactively reviewing financial data to make recommendations
Experience in liaising with central corporate functions, as well as working with multiple disciplines such as Engineering, IT, HR, Accounting, Sales, Legal.
Ability to effectively handle change and work in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines
Ideally, you’ll also have:
At least 3 years of financial management experience
At least one year of experience with Oracle PBCS
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