Cost Accountant at Turner & Townsend in Dublin, Europe, Ireland

Job description

• Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic project team as a Cost Accountant and play a pivotal role in delivering Ireland's largest infrastructure projects! This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile initiative that will shape the future of the nation's infrastructure. You'll collaborate with top-tier professionals, leverage cutting-edge technology, and contribute to the financial success of landmark projects. If you're passionate about cost management, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
• The ideal candidate will focus on short-term financial planning and operational efficiency, providing critical support to senior management through detailed reports and financial analysis

Responsibilities

• Financial data analysis and planning on a periodic basis.
• Identify and analyze cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Assist the Team Leader and Manager in the planning, co-ordination and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting routines and responsibilities such as;
• Application for payment to Client.
• Expenses controls
• Intercompany agreements in the Turner & Townsend business network.
• Purchase Order with Contractors, Sub Contractors and Sub Consultants
• Liaison with other commission management team members (in contracts and resources teams) for regular sharing of information and improvements on communications, particularly in the area of rates, expenses and intercompany information.
• Liaison with Lending entities within Turner & Townsend cost centers.
• Finance Team Reports (eg Intercompany agreements, Expenses, etc).
• Develop process and procedures for the team to improve and streamline efficiency’s
• Work with the Team Leader and Manager on continuous improvement measures for finance data management (SharePoint, Power BI, etc.) and to continuously improve quality assurance of data.
• Assist the Team Leader with any ad-hoc reporting within the Turner & Townsend Commission Management Team, the Client Partner team and the Client Team.

Requirements

• 4-5 year's experience in related area
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, QS or a related field.
• Proven experience as a management accountant, business analyst, financial analyst, cost manager, quantity surveyor, financial operations or similar role.
• Experience with financial software (eg, Dynamics365, etc) and advanced MS Office (Power BI would be an advantage).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills while dealing with multiple stakeholders in Turner & Townsend, contractors, sub contractors, sub consultants and client.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Required

• advanced MS Office
• Power BI

Benefits

• Full time
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 8% Pension
• 23 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days)
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
• Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.