JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Reporting Lead (Finance) to join its Operations Americas business focusing on Finance Operations Americas BU. This opportunity reports to a Wood office based in the US, preferably in Houston, TX.

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The Role

Wood is recruiting for a Reporting Lead (Finance) to join its Operations Americas business, to lead the preparation of monthly management reports and budgeting and forecasting activities, connecting with leaders across various functions and serving as a regional interface with Group Centers of Excellence, driving growth and cost optimization, monitoring adherence to robust systems and internal controls, and leading the region's reporting team.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate, timely and robust financial reporting around financial calendar, including ad hoc Year End, Investor Roadshow requests etc
• Work with Group shared services (including Accounting, Payroll, Tax & Treasury, Insurance, Legal, etc.), when required, to obtain and provide necessary support on behalf on BU Finance
• Oversight role over financial plans, budgets and forecasts, delivered through the Reporting team and Service Line Finance Business Partners
• Assist with reporting to ensure it is robust and insightful business reporting and analysis to enhance business understanding and operational decision-making
• Collate and report on key business levers such as Working Capital, DCF preparation, DSO, Backlog, as required
• Assist the Business Performance Manager in development and roll-up of Performance Reviews
• Coordinate QBR and other ad hoc reporting; leading with the continuous improvement mindset to improve our underlying business performance drivers
• Supports the Senior Business Performance Manager, and Finance Business Partners to drive and deliver the F&A strategy and to support business short and long-term goals
• Primary contact for external and internal auditors

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting/commercial experience
• In-depth understanding of reporting requirements and regulations in accordance with IFRS & GAAP
• Commercial experience
• Good IT / Systems knowledge
• Sound knowledge of business and accounting methodology

Desirable:

• CPA preferred

Critical Capabilities:

• Sets example and fully participates in the company values, building strong relationships across the business
• Strong people skills and desire to develop with the team
• Exercises mature, professional judgment in identifying the implications of business and financial reporting
• Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work proactively to analyze problems/issues and identify solutions
• Deadline driven

ABOUT US

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises 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, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.