Financial Analyst (Operations Analyst)
Reference: 721072
Location: Zeewolde, Flevoland, Netherlands
Type: Full - Time, Hybrid, Permanent
Sector: Oil & Gas
Description
CRC Evans is a complex global business in the Private Equity backed environment, with entities & locations around the world. CRCE is a company undergoing change and evolution. The Company is evolving its strategy and market focus to play a leading role in the energy transition. There is also significant scope to grow the business in offshore and onshore wind, carbon capture, hydrogen, and nuclear. The business already operates in the mining sector and is seeking opportunities in other wider infrastructure sectors.
The Role
The Financial Analyst (Operations Analyst) will play a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making across the business by preparing accurate financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and insightful analysis. The role is particularly focused on project-level financial consolidation—including revenue recognition, cost of sales, deferred and unbilled items—and weekly 13-week rolling cash flow forecasting.
This position offers strong exposure to cross-functional teams and business-critical initiatives, making it ideal for a finance professional seeking to build leadership skills and influence commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Flow Forecasting
Prepare and maintain a weekly rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, collaborating with credit control, operations, and treasury.
Monitor and manage company liquidity to ensure smooth business operations
Monthly Reporting
Prepare & populate revenue, revenue accruals, reserves to the project cost account on a monthly basis ensuring Revenue Recognition policy & Project accounting is followed, with support from Finance if any clarification is required.
Ensure a summary of the position of each contract is prepared at month end providing explanation of any variances to forecast for revenue during the month end close process.
Undertake detailed formal project reviews monthly to understand and explain profitability compared to bid and forecast
Prepare the monthly report out pack to senior management explaining MTD results, QTD results, YTD results vs. budget and forecasts. Report to include P&L, Balance sheet, Cashflow, Labour Costs, Equipment Cost, Project Results, Overheads, CAPEX.
Review monthly balance sheet commentary, consolidate into regional reporting pack.
Work closely with project controllers to ensure accurate reflection of timing differences and deferred items.
Consolidate monthly project results, ensuring accurate project-level profitability.
Reconcile and track unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, and deferred costs.
Conduct variance analysis comparing actuals against budget and forecast.
Support and influence cross-functional decision-making through financial insight and scenario modelling.
Key Requirements
Work Experience Required:
Experience working in a project-driven or engineering/construction environment is advantageous.
Experience in financial planning & analysis, project accounting, or business partnering roles.
Aptitude for analysing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner.
Strong analytical thinking and a detail-oriented mindset
Project Accounting & Contracts experience preferred.
Forecasting experience
Skills & Knowledge Required:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks and influence outcomes across teams.
Collaborative mindset with a proactive attitude toward learning and continuous improvement.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI/reporting tools.
Education Required:
Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW)
Knowledge of accounting policies, including international accounting standards
Knowledge of Management Accounting
Knowledge of internal control and risk management concepts
Proficient in IT applications, especially with financial software packages
Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.