Senior Finance Specialist

Role Overview

Senior Finance Specialist at HILL International. This role is responsible for the effective planning, monitoring, and reporting of PMC headcount, budgets, forecasts, resource utilization, and staffing requirements.

Role Purpose

By providing detailed analysis and reporting, the Senior Finance Specialist supports leadership in making informed decisions and maintaining financial control. The role serves as the primary focal point for PMC workforce financial management, ensuring alignment between approved budgets and resource requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Budget and Forecast Management

• Manage and maintain the Projects PMC resource budget and forecast, tracking expenditure against approved plans.
• Support annual budget preparation and periodic forecast cycles, ensuring accurate financial planning.
• Maintain accurate forecasting of future PMC resource demand and associated costs, supporting strategic decision-making.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Perform monthly variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actual costs, identifying trends and risks.
• Produce monthly resource and financial performance reports for executive management, highlighting key insights.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and management reports for leadership review forums, presenting complex data effectively.

Workforce Planning and Resource Management

• Develop and maintain PMC staffing plans and workforce forecasts, ensuring alignment with project and business needs.
• Prepare resource-loading models and consolidate PMC headcount data for accurate reporting.
• Monitor resource utilization and identify opportunities for optimization and cost efficiencies.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Project Controls, Commercial, HR, Procurement) on resource planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in financial analysis, resource planning, or project financial management.
• Experience in managing large consultancy or professional services budgets is preferred.
• Experience in developing staffing plans, resource forecasts, and resource-loading schedules.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost management, and resource governance principles is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning techniques.
• Strong Excel modelling and data analytics skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets.
• Excellent PowerPoint and executive presentation development skills, with a track record of preparing high-level reports.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial and resource data.