Overview:
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.
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The Senior Analyst Project Financial Controller is responsible for providing high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, review, and analysis to support Project Managers and Delivery teams, ensuring compliance with deadlines, financial governance, and quality requirements. He/She is responsible for driving effective project financial control and acting as a Finance Champion within his/her remit to ensure compliance with SITA policies, processes, accounting standards, and financial guidelines. The role reports to the Manager Project Financial Control.
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Partner with Project Managers to provide clear visibility of project financial performance against approved Business Cases and contractual commitments.
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Ensure effective financial handover from the sales cycle into project execution, validating supporting documentation including contracts, approved Business Cases, and commercial assumptions.
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Establish and maintain project financial structures, controls, and reporting mechanisms to enable effective project tracking and governance.
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Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project objectives and expected outcomes.
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Lead project revenue recognition, billing validation, profitability analysis, and P&L monitoring to ensure accurate financial reporting and performance tracking.
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Perform regular reviews of project actuals, analyze variances against budget and forecast, and provide financial insights and recommendations to Project Managers and key stakeholders.
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Manage project financial activities during month-end close, including accruals, deferrals, asset and inventory tracking, and balance sheet monitoring in partnership with accounting teams.
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Prepare and present monthly project financial reports, highlighting project performance, key risks, contingency utilization, opportunities, and forecast changes to support project governance reviews and decision-making.
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Support Project Review Boards (PRBs) and portfolio reviews by providing financial analysis, forecasting updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to improve project profitability and cash performance.
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Provide guidance and support to Project Financial Controllers across the portfolio, promoting financial control best practices, consistency in reporting, compliance with IAS/IFRS standards, and successful project closeout and handover to operations.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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Professional accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
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3-5 years of experience in Project Finance, Financial Control, Project Accounting, FP&A, or Business Finance roles.
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Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and project profitability management.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
NICE-TO-HAVE:
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Experience supporting technology, aviation, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects.
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Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, Power BI, or similar financial reporting systems.
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Experience working within IFRS reporting environments and global project governance frameworks.
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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.
Compensation Note: Hidden (-999)
