This role is fixed term for 12 months.
The Operations Assistant is responsible for the financial management of key client accounts, ensuring that both internal (Turner & Townsend) and external client requirements are met while maintaining profitability.
Acting as the primary point of contact for all finance-related matters on assigned commissions, the Operations Assistance will develop and operate financial / operational management processes that support project performance. The role also supports the Finance Lead for the South East, South West and Midlands regions to ensure that all monthly financial objectives for operational Directors and Head Office Finance are achieved in line with company policies and deadlines.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Set up and maintain contracts/projects in Dynamics 365, including charge rates, project forecasts and spread profiles.
- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting reviews with Project Directors and the leadership team.
- Analyse and explain variances against forecasted figures.
- Maintain up鈥憈o鈥慸ate, accurate financial data within Dynamics 365.
- Review and interpret utilisation data to support performance insights.
- Complete monthly invoices and billing reports.
- Produce monthly finance reports for external clients.
- Respond to financial queries from operational staff.
- Reconcile financial data and perform quality checks to eliminate errors.
- Provide data and support for internal/external reports, audits and profitability reviews.
Operational Finance Activities
- Manage Intercompany (Interco) agreements, invoices and purchase orders.
- Manage subcontractor purchase orders and verify contractor invoices on the purchase ledger.
- Collate and manage client timesheets in support of invoicing processes.
- Support the Credit Control team with payment queries and escalations.
- Adhere to SOX control requirements where applicable.