Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the UK Government Line of Business for financial business partnering.
- Assume financial accountability for both internal and external contract financial reporting.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer financial inquiries and support annual contract audits.
- Exercise financial delegation for contract modeling and oversee financial change control for contract modifications.
- Work alongside Project Managers to prepare project sales trading plans.
- Execute journal postings to SAP, enhancing project accuracy, and collaborate with project teams.
- Support the financial forecasting process for orders, sales, revenue, margin, cash, and WIP, conducting risk and opportunity analysis against forecasts.
- Contribute to the generation of Monthly and Quarterly divisional reports adhering to Group Accounting Policies.
- Analyze and present performance dashboards for review at senior management levels.
- Act as a delegate for the Financial Controller in meetings as required.
- Fulfill ad hoc duties as directed by the Financial Controller.
Experience Needed:
- Preferably a Qualified Accountant
- Strong background in project accounting/long-term contract experience is highly desirable
- Proficiency in SAP with systems knowledge considered advantageous
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Demonstrated commercial acumen with an ability to mitigate commercial/financial risks
- Proven ability to drive a robust financial strategy supporting integrated business plans
- Career experience collaborating with senior management teams, preferably within a matrix organization
What you'll get:
- Flexible working arrangements, including balanced hours
- Access to a wide array of lifestyle, health, and well-being benefits through flexible benefits options
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
- Generous annual leave package, including 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, and 8 flexi days
Please note will need to attend Bristol office 3 times per month.
If you are a qualified Accountant with project accounting experience, proficient in SAP and MS Excel, and possess strong leadership and communication skills, we invite you to apply now!