Senior Financial Accountant

Egis Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations within the Architecture Line. This exciting opportunity involves coordinating financial data, conducting analyses, and preparing insightful reports to support strategic decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the financial performance of architectural firms is optimized. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this role offers a dynamic environment for your growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Practice qualified accountant with post qualification experience.
• Experience in financial reporting and consolidation in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Prepare detailed reports on financial performance and trends.
• Collaborate with teams to gather relevant financial information.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

Operating in 100+ countries with over 19,000 employees, Egis is a leading multidisciplinary construction engineering and operations firm. Driven by the need to design a more sustainable and equitable world, Egis launched a new Architecture Line in March 2023.

The Architecture Line's combined firms harness the creativity and innovation required to design sustainable and equitable cities.

Each member company of the Architecture Line has been selected for its proven sector track records and reputation. Clients working with the Architecture Line have the ability to select from the best-in-class in masterplanning, architecture and urban policy.

The individual firms are distinguished by complementary expertise and projects yet share a commitment to design quality and sustainability. Operating within the framework of The Architecture Line enables Egis to deliver a unique, holistic approach to improving the built environment.

We are at an exciting time of growth and expansion and as such are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join the Egis Architecture Line.

The purpose of the role is to support the Architecture Line management team in overseeing the Financial, Commercial and Operational functions of each of the companies within the Architecture Line. The role will report directly to the Financial Director, whilst also providing support to both the COO and Managing Director.

One of key activities required as part of Architecture Line Management team involves coordinating, consolidating and analysing financial and commercial data pertaining to the performance of each of the Architectural Firms in the group - both individually and at consolidated level. Performing weekly and monthly analysis of the data to enable business decisions and inform swift responses to changes in business strategy. This is needed to both enable the optimisation of the financial performance of the Architecture division as a whole, but also in order to effectively communicate status, progress and performance to the wider Egis Group.

Job Description

The duties will include but not limited to:

• Assisting in financial modelling, budgeting, consolidating and forecasting activities.
• Collating, analysing and interpreting data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Preparing detailed reports on financial performance, trends, and variances.
• Supporting the development of financial presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Conducting industry and market research to contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Financial analysis to support M&A integration across the sector
• Monitoring and evaluating financial processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Practice qualified accountant with demonstrable post qualification experience
• Relevant experience in a professional services environment within design, construction, engineering or architectural sectors is highly beneficial
• Experience in preparing monthly / quarterly reporting
• Experience in consolidation and working in multi-entity / multi-cost-centre / multi-region environments
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and proficient in financial modelling
• Very strong MS Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities, and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and experience collaborating in teams
• Experience in corporate finance / M&A beneficial
• Oracle experience beneficial
• Power BI experience beneficial

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.