Why Choose AECOM?
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and Government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended December 31,2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at our website.
About the Business Line
AECOM Shared Services. We support our employees globally by coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of General Accounting, Human Resources, Administration, Marketing and Information Technology. We pride ourselves on ensuring we deliver the best customer service possible to our people while building trust and relationships with all of our constituents.
Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Head of Finance - Europe; a Senior Financial Controller position to sit in the Finance and Commercial function either in Birmingham or London, with travel being required both in UK and Europe. Candidates will be considered on both a permanent or interim employment basis.
This is a Senior Financial Controller role with responsibility for the financial accounting, reporting and planning of the AECOM Europe business and with a specific focus on the business outside of the UK, in central and eastern Europe.
Purpose of the role
- To implement and deliver a class leading operations financial support model across our continental Europe operations, working with the Regional FDs to achieve consistency and commercial best practice in financial accounting, tax, and treasury matters.
- Driving strategic finance and commercial decision-making across the European business operations, improving margins and control of risk.
- Taking the lead on consolidation of the overall European business and the interaction with US corporate on reporting and planning matters, working with the support of the Regional FDs.
Candidate Requirements:
- Degree qualified in accounting or similar finance discipline coupled with relevant post-graduate/professional qualifications in finance accounting or management eg ACCA, CIMA.
- Experience working within a similar senior finance position within a large commercially-driven, multi-country, multi-system business operations environment.
- Experience of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley is a must.
- Significant experience of tax, currency and hedging operations is also required.
- Strong business acumen, decision-making ability and leadership qualities.
- Effective communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively in Europe and operate effectively in many diverse cultures and business types.
What We Offer
AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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