Operational Project Accountant - Data Centre Construction

• Full-time

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional construction services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business in Europe we are currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Project Accountant.

Based in Dublin, you will oversee the financials of a Data Centre project portfolio across Europe. This role is crucial to driving financial accuracy, supporting business operations, and enhancing efficiency. It requires a self‑motivated and confident individual with strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and job profitability.
• Oversee monthly invoicing for both client (outgoing) and contractor/sub-consultant (incoming) payments.
• Manage annual budgets, fee projections, and associated tracking processes.

D365:

• Provide expert support for the effective use of D365, ensuring accurate financial processing and forecasting.

Commission Oversight:

• Conduct monthly commission reviews to evaluate performance, enhance margin, and improve commission returns.

Business Generation:

• Support bid processes through commercial modelling and margin projection.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure trust and effective collaboration across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience covering the responsibilities outlined, ideally gained within the construction environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with D365, specifically in payments and forecasting.
• Strong finance/accountancy background with proven expertise in cash flow management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel, with advanced skills for financial analysis and modelling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to handle diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with strong prioritization and time management skills.

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