Michael Page has an opportunity for Senior Project Finance Manager / Project Accounting expert to join a US-based SME for global Projects.The client is headquartered in the USA, specialises into the utilities industry and has its regional HQ in Abu Dhabi, counting around 10 employees locally. As the Global Project Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing all the financial aspects of the projects P&L, having a global perspective and ability to navigate through diverse business environments. This is a global scope role. 

Responsibilities of Senior Project Finance Manager

• Lead the quarterly financial closing for the Projects business, overseeing revenue recognition, forecasting, and Financial Leadership and Oversight.
• Take ownership of the Project’s P&L and Balance Sheet, directing project-level accounting and reporting, tracking Risks & Opportunities, Backlog.
• Providing regular reports to the Global Projects Executive Leadership and Corporate teams.
• Lead and inspire a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with Global Commercial Ops and Finance teams to review contracts, understand key deliverables, terms, cash milestones, and payment terms.
• Ensure project reviews accurately reflect project financial status, cash flow, and drive results to meet or exceed the As-sold project financials.
• Partner with the Global Projects team to analyse execution performance.
• Actively engage with Corporate FP&A teams to ensure accurate reflection of forecast and variances in financial reviews.

Requirements of Senior Project Finance Manager

• Qualified finance professional.
• Minimum:8 years of experience in Project Finance / Project Accounting.
• A previous experience within Oil & Gas, EPC or energy/utilities is a must.
• Demonstrated leadership experience at a Global or Regional level

Skills and Abilities Desired

• Expertise in SAP ERP is must (use of Project System – PS – module is a strong asset).
• A US GAAP exposure is mandatory (ASC 606 being highly desirable).

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