Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.   

Wood are recruiting for a Finance Lead to join our UK consulting business with a focus on managing all aspects of accounting for the Intelligent Asset Solutions (IAS) service line within Digital Consulting.   

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract position.  

This position can be based from any of our UK offices on a hybrid basis.   

 

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The Role  

Reporting into the UK and Ireland Finance Manager the Finance Lead will ensure all accounting entries within the individual’s area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally.  

Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surprises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis.   

As part of Consulting EMEA regional finance team, this role will oversee Digital Consulting service line Intelligent Assets as well as oversee cash for the whole of consulting entity. 

As the Lead you will manage a small team and be responsible for their development and workload management. You will also be the focal point for all financial matters relating to your service line and as such will have the ability to influence your key stakeholders across the business.   

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to take on a critical role that will directly support the service line in achieving their financial targets.  

Our Clients and Projects   

Designing the future. Transforming the world.  

Wood’s Consulting business unit is a global, end-to-end, multi-sector specialist consultancy, trusted by clients to provide the innovative solutions and delivery excellence needed to solve today’s most complex challenges and maximise value across the asset life cycle. As the spearhead for the future of Wood and its role in a changing world, we are leading Wood’s strategic growth in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across a variety of end markets including oil & gas, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, minerals and life sciences.  

What we can offer  

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy and materials sectors   Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant    Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business    Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market    Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle   Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests    Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession    Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field