Finance Project Manager, Construction, Dublin
* Dublin South
* Contract
* Reference: 24203YR
Our client is one of Ireland’s leading architectural practices. They have grown expediently over the last number of years and have been established in their field for a long time. There are over 200 people in their workforce. The team you will be joining is social, friendly and has a strong level of finance experience that will be beneficial to you.
In this new role, you will join the finance team in a pivotal role as the Finance Project Manager, where you will assist with Finance Project Management in areas such as the review, forecasting, and fee proposals of a project. You will be instrumental in working closely with senior stakeholders and building relationships across the business/projects.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and maintaining strong relationships with our customers. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, strong analytical abilities, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with Finance Project Management
o Review finance project status
o Project Forecasting
o Assisting sector leads with fee proposals
* Management of portals such as Coupa, ARIBA, Amazon invoicing portal
* Management of our Time Costing System
o Daily Project Maintenance
o Closing out projects
o Moving time to correct stage/projects
o Checking invoices against stages, opening stages, timeframes
o Time and costing review with sector leads
o Updating Billings schedules
* Accounts Support
o Monthly reports
* Maintaining the consultants control account for projects
* Monitoring Purchase Orders
* Generate and send accurate and timely invoices to customers
* Monitor and track accounts receivable balances, ensuring timely payment collection
* Conduct regular follow-up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and resolve any billing issues
* Maintain accurate customer records, including contact information and payment terms
* Collaborate with internal teams to address customer inquiries and resolve payment issues
* Negotiate and establish payment plans with customers to facilitate timely payment in agreement with the Sector lead
* Collaborate with the accounting team to support month-end and year-end closing activities
* Assist with the preparation of financial reports related to accounts receivable as needed
Qualifications and Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role; Large Commercial / construction industry is preferred though not essential
* Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Project Management or a related business field
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
* Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is a plus
* You are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and exceptional organisational skills
This role is a 12 month contract with a strong view to permanency for suitable candidates.
If you are interested in the above position, please contact Yvonne Rafter at Ph: 01 6797990 or e-mail: contracts@accountancysolutions.ie
To apply, please email your CV to Yvonne Rafter, our consultant managing this assignment via the email link below or contact
01-6797990
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