Short Term Contract, Long Term Impact!

Flexible working conditions, diverse opportunities, financial gain and greater job satisfaction are inspiring a trend which is seeing more finance and accounting professionals choose project work over full-time roles.

These are the results of a survey by recruitment firm Robert Half Management Resources, which found that almost two thirds (65%) of Australian finance and accounting professionals view project consulting as a desirable career option.

According to Kevin Jarvis, Division Manager, Robert Half Management Resources, ìA decade ago this type of position was viewed, by many in the industry, to be for the redundant executive trying to maintain career longevity. While this has never been the case, industry perception has undergone a massive transformation resulting in many financial professionals opting for project consulting as a career of choice.

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Part of the reason behind this new trend is todayís economic demand for flexible working conditions, with 39% of those polled citing the opportunity to work within a diverse range of industries, coupled with a further 22% of professionals attracted to increased flexibility.

While there are many advantages for employees seeking project consulting positions, employers are also reaping the benefits of contracting accomplished professionals with strong industry expertise to top up internal resources. Because of this, the services of an independent project consultant are likely to have a long-term impact for a business, even after their short term contract has concluded.

ìSavvy employers are aware that project consultants can help keep the workload under control without incurring the fixed costs associated with a permanent employee. With the recent turbulence in the global economy, we have seen more and more clients follow this approach.

ìNow, with increasing numbers of professionals opting for this type of contract work, itís vital that recruiters match the skill set, experience and technical expertise of a project consultant with the requirements of a brief, while also ensuring that he or she is a good cultural fit with the organisation,î Jarvis concluded.