Manager Project Financial Control

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work ® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

Act as Financial Business Partner for a range of significant customers and contracts across SITA that have a significant business impact ensuring financial controls are implemented and maintained. Support to the Project Managers, Management and finance team in key financial decisions providing key data to support recommendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance Management & Financial Control

• Partner with Project Managers to monitor performance against the approved Business Case, identifying variances, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure proper financial handover from Sales to Project Delivery, including approved Business Cases, contracts and supporting documentation.
• Establish project budgets and financial controls to enable accurate tracking and reporting.
• Oversee revenue recognition, billing, P&L monitoring, forecasting and project financial close-out.
• Coordinate month-end closing with Accounting, ensuring accurate accruals, deferrals and balance sheet reporting.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, challenge variances and agree corrective actions.
• Maintain project forecasts and monitor contingencies, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare the monthly Project Financial Review (PFR) report and present key performance, variances, forecasts and risks to Regional CFO.
• Prepare quarterly Group CFO review, presenting financial results, outlook, key risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial updates to Solution Line management and participate in Project Review Boards (PRBs).
• Work with local and regional Accounting teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Project Managers and business leaders to support operational and strategic decisions as and when required
• Analyse performance, explain key drivers and recommend actions to improve results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve profitability, cost efficiency and cash flow.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning aligned with financial targets.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting and performance management

Commercial Support for key projects

• Provide financial support throughout the project lifecycle, from bid and contract review to execution and close-out.
• Support Sales and Project teams in assessing contract changes, variations and claims and their financial impact.
• Monitor project profitability, cost-to-complete, billing and cash collection to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis and scenario modelling for commercial negotiations and business decisions.
• Ensure commercial changes are approved and reflected in budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Work with stakeholders to mitigate commercial risks, protect margins and maximise profitability

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

- 6+ years as an experienced post qualified Finance Project Controller with experience working within large complex matrix environments.

PROFESSION COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Modeling
• Risk Analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and business acumen: Deep understanding of revenue drivers, sales optimization, margin management, and metrics cascades to provide insightful, performance-inflecting decision support to business leaders
• Communication and storytelling: Excellent storytelling, communication and presentation skills to effectively convey financial insights, analysis and recommendations to decision makers
• AI and digital fluency: Conversational fluency with GenAI and Copilot equivalent to support exploratory analysis and content generation, with sound prompt construction, validation of AI outputs for bias and error, and the judgement to know when human oversight is required. Able to exploit digital technologies for better finance and business outcomes and to drive tool requirement discussions with Data and Analytics / FP&A and technology teams.
• Problem-solving: Ability to challenge assumptions, teach problem analysis techniques to decision makers and identify root causes and develop effective solutions
• Relationship building and collaboration: Proven ability to build strong relationships with business unit leaders and stakeholders. Active listening skills to uncover latent needs and opportunities for support. Ability to collaborate with FP&A and technology teams to design intuitive reports, analyses and dashboards

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

- Professional Financial Qualification (eg ACCA / CIMA).

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.

Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

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