Finance Manager

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

Purpose:

Worley is currently looking for a Finance Director who will ensure the delivery of world class business performance management, budgeting and reporting.  The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Finance and will actively demonstrate Worley’s values and behaviors. 

Responsibilities:

• Day to day finance partner to the Location Leadership Team and representative of the Finance function to the Operations;

• Open and clear dialogue regarding Location results with the Location Director, RMD, Finance Controller and Finance Director;

• Lead the Finance Function in strategy, capability and day to day operational delivery;

• Works closely with related parties to understand their financial results and forecasts and ensures compliance with agreements;

• Work closely with leadership in compiling and presenting month end results for review outside of region.

• Position and steward the implementation of Finance approved strategies, policies and processes in Location to ensure consistent Group-wide best practice is delivered;

• Leads benchmarking to identify continuous improvement opportunities to systems, processes, cost reduction and general challenge to the status quo; and

• Oversight of the planning, directing and coordinating of the Location accounting and administration functions.

• Provides strategic Financial leadership, advise and commercial support to Locations, and Joint Ventures;

• Commercial input into bids, projects and commercial terms and conditions;

• Undertakes ad hoc analysis and participates in special projects. Designs financial models, scenarios and sensitivities for projects. Advises on the design and application of models;

• Engaged in special projects such as the preparation of financial aspects of new business opportunities or providing oversight for the development of rates for major proposals; and

• Overall project accounting responsibility for all projects and joint ventures; including compliance to legislation and policies, invoicing and billing, cost management and management of financial and treasury risks.

• Willingness to dig into projects and their performance to investigate variances to forecasts and budgets.

• Responsible for delivering consistent, accurate and timely management information (financial and statistical) to all key stakeholders for decision making purposes.

• Ensures accuracy and consistency in application of Accounting Policy and Standards and appropriate internal controls.

• Leads budget and forecast preparation for the Location and provides information supporting long range planning activities.

• Works with Global finance groups on monthly reporting, functional reporting, tax, treasury, Location initiatives and ad hoc projects.

• Works closely with the regional Tax Manager to ensure full compliance with all relevant tax laws.

• Ensure auditable compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and achievement of sound corporate governance and compliance with The Way, WorleyParsons policies and IFRS. 

• Drives best in class cash management around DSO and WIP (collections efficiency and invoicing efficiency), with weekly meetings between operational teams and invoicing teams

• Stewards ongoing cash forecasting; upholds strong, visible credit risk management in the Location.

• Overall responsibility for liquidity management of the location.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen.  The employee frequently is required to walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Visual Acuity\: must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is usually done in an office setting and sometimes at a client facility or job site.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering, Business, Commerce or quantitative discipline, preferably with CA/CPA or a postgraduate qualification in a business-related stream such as an MBA.

• We are looking for candidates who have commercial analysis skills combined with an established a track record in supporting project delivery, to understand the mechanisms of project execution from the inside and have developed a rounded and practical commercial acumen.  Skills, experience and attributes we are looking for include:

• Thoroughly understand and champion the behaviors required in demonstrating a high-level of knowledge of risk, quality and HSE business and project processes.

• Significant project delivery experience in roles as a Project Director/ Manager, Project Services or Project Engineering Management

• Must have excellent understanding of principles of EPCM/PMC/EPC, partnering and target contracts.

• High level of interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain relationships, obtain cooperation and develop collaborative working relationships.

• A thorough understanding of project risks, understanding with which party the risk vests and the potential impact on time and cost

• Experience in Commercial/Contractual disputes, analysis of contracts and different business models to understand key Commercial issues and the Terms and Conditions required.

• Willingness to travel throughout the region on a periodical basis.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.