Project Accountant

• To provide financial analysis and business partnering to operational managers.
• Assist cross functional stakeholders in the attainment of delivery and financial performance targets. This includes both delivery of cost and contract performance.
• Manage internal and external relationships, identifying and implementing process improvements that will build and improve upon these relations.

Client Details

My client is a leading manufacturer with large Global and local presence. They design and manufacture specialist equipment and also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions for their clients.

Description

The Project Accountant duties will include, but will not be limited too, the below:

• Work with head of department (HoD's) to develop and build the reporting and financial management of key contracts to support KPI delivery at strategic level.
• Support the Head of Finance to drive improved delivery, utilisation and efficiency of finance processes and resources
• Develop a framework of reporting with the delivery teams to understand contract performance and to coordinate and review against expected contract out turn.
• Work to enhance business wide understanding of the contract's key performance indicators as part of the periodic reporting cycle to inform better business decisions.
• Build strong strategic internal relationships with HoD's to ensure operational improvements and BAU meets business requirements.
• Driving effective communication and ensuring timely and effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Lead on business forecasting, with an active role in setting targets on costs, savings, opportunities etc. in line with contracted financial targets.
• Providing the company and the customer with an expenditure framework, concise financial information to support short and long term financial targets along with accurate and actionable financial information.
• Lead on continuous improvement of departmental and finance information processes through seeking to develop best practise and collaborate with peers, colleagues and customers to enhance overall performance.
• Ensure quality of all communication and financial information to Hod's and business partners is consistently accurate.
• Leading on adhoc project work to support the team as and when required.
• Ensure a proactive, solution focused approach to the development and implementation of change initiatives.

Profile

The successful candidate will meet the below criteria to the best of their ability:

• Part Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/ICAS
• The role requires an individual with demonstratable previous experience within a business partnering and financial reporting role.
• Experience within a large corporation dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• IFRS 15 long term contract accounting knowledge desired.
• Detailed experience on the use and knowledge of financial systems, understanding how to tailor reports to reduce reporting timelines.
• Strong people skills and working with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation in a collaborative environment.
• Experience of managing and implementing change.
• Technical Accounting Standards
• Project Accounting principles & Project Management Concepts
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Business applications and systems - Excellent Excel skills required, good systems awareness
• Commercial and Procurement Processes
• Leadership & influencing skills
• Quality Assurance - right first time every time
• Health, Safety & Environment awareness

Job Offer

My client is offering a competitive salary, strong pension, bonus structure and excellent benefits package.

**This role does not offer sponsorship and you must be a UK National.