Senior Commercial Coordinator - Project Accountant

Our client is looking for a Senior Commercial Coordinator - Project Accountant for a permanent position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the commercial terms and administration requirements for all Projects service line contracts to support deliver teams in managing and mitigating risks associated with contract delivery.
• Acting as the commercial focal point for the client commercial contact and attend client meetings as required
• Preparation of Client monthly reports including but not limited to value of works, forecast of spend, commitments annual budgets; business plans and contract incentive schemes
• Monitor the on-going financial performance of each job by preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts and budgets and ensure all commercial and financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Support the project team by providing ongoing and regular commercial analysis and information regarding expenditures, commitments, forecasts and the financial performance of the contract.
• Provide commercial support and financial guidance to the Operations Manager and specific Budget Holders in the preparation of annual OPEX budgets; business plans and contract incentive schemes.
• Ensure that internal cost reporting for the contract meets with corporate accounting and Commercial department requirements and that ongoing analysis is being made to track recovery against costs and highlight and resolve any associated issues in a timely manner
• Monitor and provide feedback relative to KPI performance and highlight areas where improvement is necessary to optimise financial return.
• Liaise with the commercial administrators to review invoices to ensure they presented to the Client correctly and in a timely manner such that they are paid on the due date. to submission ensure approval by project management is obtained
• Monitor outstanding debtors and ensure that any commercial problems are addressed, and that cash collection is optimised supporting the delivery teams.
• Ensure contract commercial reviews are in place and ensure that specific commercial issues, risks and opportunities requiring management are understood and communicated
• Identify ongoing opportunities for revenue growth and cost minimisation such that contract margins are enhanced.
• Proactively provide advice and support to the project team regarding the contractual and commercial aspects of the contracts.
• Ensure Labor and 3rd party reconciliations are done on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Identify where contract amendments may be required to cover contract changes and provide support in their drafting and submission.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified (preferably in Finance/Accountancy/Business or part qualified accountant)
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel and ERP knowledge
• Ability to work to close deadlines
• Work as part of a team
• Proactive and self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Experience with budgeting, re-forecasting, cost-reporting and monthly accounts
• Knowledge and experience in interpretation of contractual documentation