Business Support Officer - Fortitude Valley, Australia - RPS Group

RPS Group
RPS Group
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Fortitude Valley, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Do you want to work with an award-winning team that plays an integral role in enabling our clients to effectively communicate and engage with their stakeholders and the community through the development of outstanding visual communications?


ABOUT US
RPS is a connected global professional services firm of 5,600 people. Operating in 125 countries we're as diverse as the communities and clients we represent.

Part of the Tetra Tech Group, we define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising, and resource-scarce world.


Our Advisory Division brings one of the most comprehensive advisory and management consulting offerings to the Australian infrastructure advisory market.

Our people are advising on Australia's largest infrastructure projects across a range of key sectors including transport, renewables and energy, water, and social infrastructure.


We have an opportunity for a talented and passionate
Project Controller to partner with our project managers and play a critical role in the successful delivery of significant infrastructure projects.

You'll be part of a deeply experienced, multi-disciplinary and based in either Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.


ABOUT THE ROLE


As a critical member of the team, you will collaborate with project managers to support in the delivery of infrastructure projects across Australia ensuring projects are delivered to budget and client expectations.


YOUR IMPACT

  • Cost control, budgeting and cash flow maintenance. Administering projects in Dynamics36
  • Provide monthly project reporting, including budgets, forecasts and cost to complete.
  • Provide financial input to project change requests, and update budgets and forecasts once approved.
  • Review subconsultant and external/internal invoices for accuracy and recommend for payment.
  • Prepare monthly invoicing and forecasting.
  • Support relationships with subcontractors, our clients and people on project control related activities.
  • Monitor receipt of Purchase Orders and update projects with details.
  • Create an Invoice Summary Sheet if required.

ABOUT YOU
Like our best performers, you will be a driven and energetic professional, with strong verbal and written communication skills. You have the confidence to take the initiative to solve problems.

You love to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done, you work well under pressure and to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of your work.

You're unquestionably a people person with exceptional interpersonal skills which assist you to negotiate tricky situations while you build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.


You will also have:

  • Three years' experience in a project or financial controller role for a consulting firm or similar
  • Proven ability to manage complex project budgets, including cost control, variation management and procurement.
  • Proven track record in preparing forecasts and invoices for major projects or businesses.
  • High quality reportwriting abilities and a passion to shape planning outcomes.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Knowledge of Dynamics 365 is well regarded, however on the job training is available.
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance
  • Demonstrated experience managing portfolios of up to $50M.
  • Understanding of procurement, invoicing, cost control and forecasting
  • Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes as required

WHAT'S ON OFFER


Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts.

RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:


  • Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
  • Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.

  • Defence Reservist Leave
  • Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme + Salary Packaging.
  • Professional and Technical Development Programs including Study Assistance and eLearning etc.
  • Active Social Clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'

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