Project Assistant, Construction Solutions, Forensic and Litigation Consulting

The Construction and Solutions practice within the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment is seeking a Project Assistant to support their teams, manage client processes and ensure the smooth functioning of projects. The candidate must be experienced in supporting senior management at a high level, be highly numerate, have good written skills, the ability to take initiative and prioritise multiple tasks. The key focus of the role will be to manage and co-ordinate the administration of client processes so that project and billing arrangements are centralised, organised, timely and efficient. Whilst not requiring financial qualifications, the successful candidate will have experience and a keen interest in bringing rigour to project delivery processes including managing project set up from the initial sales lead and conflict checks to managing the full commercial life cycle of a project including cost and fee reconciliations including sub-contractor arrangements, invoicing and WIP management and ensuring efficient closing down of projects. The role will also involve occasional EA support to the team's leadership as well as ad hoc cover of various processes, initiatives and internal projects as required. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. The nature of the business is driven by client deadlines and on occasion the successful candidate may be required to work outside the core hours at short notice. The role will be suited to someone who enjoys a full, varied and sometimes deadline-driven day. The successful candidate will be self-assured, flexible, reliable with a positive demeanour.

Provide end to end client and project commercial management process support, overseeing the project life cycle, delivery assurance and best practice processes

Open client projects within our CRM system - following the internal set-up process from start to finish on a high volume of client projects, ensuring all project details are correct on internal systems according to the LoE

Update any project trackers as required

Ensure subcontractors are successfully and efficiently onboarded using the internal onboarding system, working closely with our Human Resources team to ensure subcontractor contracts are kept up to date and are in accordance with IR35

Manage the subcontractor tracker and collating and processing complex subcontractor invoices, ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner

Financial reporting - including pulling client matter reports for the team, pulling WIP reports, project cost management and financial management.

Prepare in-flight status reporting for clients as required

Client billing - working closely with the team to draft and finalise monthly client invoices and sending these to clients

Continual follow-up with clients on invoice status until receipt of payment

Provide information for revenue rec colleagues and assist with troubleshooting

Liaise with finance re write-offs, reserves and provide commentary

Manage comms around AR internally and to clients

Manage project closure process

Occasional EA cover including taking meeting notes, diary management, time entry travel arrangements

Assistance with internal processes, initiatives and projects as required.

Assist with new joiner training from the project financial management perspective and associated processes and systems

Assist with ad hoc requests

How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities.

We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications.

You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed Experience of managing admin and finance processes through the life-cycle of projects:

Experience using CRM database Salesforce is desirable but not essential

Ability to prioritise workload and to deal with multiple parties and requests

Strong attention to detail with strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Proven experience of supporting a busy team, preferably in a consulting or financial environment is highly desirable

Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation

Ability to communicate on behalf of senior leaders both to internal and external parties

Ability to work under time pressure and be available as needed

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish rapport with people at all levels

Ability to handle confidential issues with utmost sensitivity

Strong levels of discretion and integrity

Ability to pursue and find solutions when they may not be immediately visible or available

The candidate should have advanced Microsoft Office applications skills, numerate agility and excellent interpersonal and communications skills underpinned by a proactive and positive approach.

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