Finance Advisor

Finance Advisor – Project Support

The Finance Advisor will support the Finance Manager to cover a wide range of finance topics for a major capital project. The emphasis of the role will be on financial setup and support, including project controls, tax, insurance, and accounting policy. This role is expected to transition into the Execute Phase (subject to Final Investment Decision) with a focus on supporting project delivery through to operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to HSSE.
  
  
• Display a strong, positive attitude toward change management and continuous improvement.
  
  
• Build strong working relationships with the team and stakeholders to encourage collaboration and a unified approach.
  
  
• Apply flexible thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Exhibit the confidence to stand by informed views while engaging in constructive challenge.
  
  

Leadership Capabilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire and clearly establish priorities.
  
  
• Ability to positively influence peers, drive process compliance, and ensure policy adherence.
  
  
• Capable of motivating performance across a team with diverse capabilities.
  
  
• Adaptable to change and ambiguity; able to make timely and informed decisions.
  
  
• Encourage innovation and support process improvements, such as digitization.
  
  
• Demonstrate commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Key Areas of Focus:

• Establish and promote a safety-first culture.
  
  
• Manage the project’s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in SAP.
  
  
• Maintain cost allocation between project phases.
  
  
• Provide financial support to change management and value improvement initiatives, including risk-benefit and cost-schedule analysis.
  
  
• Collaborate with Contracting & Procurement and Project Services to uphold project controls, especially around contract management.
  
  
• Coordinate finance topics such as tax, insurance, and audit requirements.
  
  
• Design and maintain quality project accounting and financial controls, covering all aspects of financial reporting.
  
  
• Monitor annual expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
  
  
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and management information.
  
  
• Coordinate month-end close and reporting processes.
  
  
• Support assurance and stakeholder communications, including economic analysis, value reviews, audits, and joint venture assessments.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and maintain documentation to support risk mitigation and assurance activities.
  
  
• Liaise with finance operations support teams across various global locations.
  
  
• Assist in closing out the Define Phase and transitioning into Execute, including contract and administration wrap-up.
  
  

Special Challenges:

• Coordinating inputs from multiple geographical locations.
  
  
• Applying lessons learned from previous phases of the project.
  
  
• Willingness to relocate or travel depending on project execution needs.
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a relevant professional designation.
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and project controls; audit experience is an asset.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
  
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
  
• Resilient and self-directed under pressure.
  
  
• Proficient in SAP finance modules and systems thinking.
  
  

Core Competencies:

Competence Level Value management and value-driven behaviors Knowledge Finance management in projects (contract management, reporting, controls) Knowledge Finance and business process operations Skill Business decision support in an engineering environment Skill Execution of business controls in a project setting Skill Taxation Awareness Treasury operations (cash flow management) Awareness Additional Information:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  
  
• This role has no direct reports.
  
  
• Expected to work regular hours in the Calgary office during the Define Phase.
  
  
• Involvement in multimillion-dollar lump sum execution and multibillion-dollar EPC contracts.
  
  
• External interfaces will include contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
  
  
• Anticipated start date: July 15, 2025.
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.