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Finance Manager

KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Sustainable Technology Solutions Integrated Solutions business unit. This group is responsible for engineering and project delivery across the hydrocarbons and energy transition sectors. You will oversee the financial operations of a broad, global portfolio of engineering projects, with a focus on project billing, accounting, forecasting, and financial controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing team that operates across multiple locations, including EMEA and APAC. The Finance Manager will be instrumental in ensuring financial integrity and strategic foresight for the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

Support operational monitoring and improvements including:-Management of working capital of the business units through an excellent understanding of the order to cash processManagement of utilisation of staffInstalls and maintain sound technical accounting practices, including proactive identification, evaluation, escalation, and conclusion/documentation of complex and/or judgmental areas in compliance with US GAAP.Successful development, enhancement, and maintenance of all internal controls. Drive compliance and governance in day-to-day activities and ensure compliance with SOX and anti-corruption requirements.Close coordination, partnership and alignment with leadership and functions of projects, including commercial, project controls (specifically EAC production) and supply chain to enable project objectives to be achieved.Support co-ordination of audit requests and deliverablesLead on BU-specific KPIs (i.e In-Country value) communication and guidanceOwnership of the business unit balance sheet and walk-forwards; understanding the drivers, timing and predictability with which they will impact the P&LOversight of reconciliations, integrations and disclosures for the business unit; influences key Stakeholders where there are critical dependenciesSupport multi-location finance team spanning sites, home offices and support centres.

Previous Experience

Experience working within the day-to-day financial operations of an organisation, technical and practical experience with an ability to independently problem-solveAbility to coach and mentor teams based in Chennai, India as well as experienced Finance Leads situated in the key locationsExcellent engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to gain the confidence and trust of the senior management team with whom we work.Flourishes in a fast paced, dynamic environmentHigh level of curiosity with a desire to drive continuous improvementExcellent commercial acumenHighly organised and drives projects to completionStrong knowledge and understanding of planning and ERP systems and data.Embraces technology-led solutions.Ability to extract relevant data and interpret for analysis and communication.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).Experience in financial operations, project accounting, and public accounting preferred.Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and driving projects to completion.

Why Join KBR? At KBR, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team where your skills and ideas are valued. We offer:

Competitive benefits and compensation.Professional growth and development opportunities.The chance to work on meaningful, global projects that impact industries and communities worldwide.

KBR COMPANY INFORMATION

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
 

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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