Job Description
Project Financial Accountant Role: The Project Financial Accountant will be a key member of the project control department within finance. The role is primarily focused on analysing and reporting on financial information for revenue-generating projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of project cash flow at sales offer stage and maintenance of overall project portfolio cash flow.
* Preparation of project P&L forecast reports.
* Working with other departments, coordinate close of project within ERP system.
* Coordinating the execution and subsequent review of individual projects' P&L results and reporting of same.
* Through collaboration with other departments, perform deep dive analysis into project actual result and analyse deviations from project budget cost.
* Uncovering process improvements and efficiencies; develop analytic tools and techniques to control costs, improve project financial reporting and analyse trends.
* Monthly preparation of department reports ensuring issued in accordance with deadlines.
* Participate and represent department on both internal and cross-functional project teams, as needed.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies: Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar qualification) & 5 years min post-qualification experience in similar analytical role.
Required Skills and Qualifications: Advanced Excel skills and analytical experience with a high level of proficiency to understand and interrogate financial data. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and presentation of work. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adopt an enquiring approach. A pro-active team player with the ability to also operate independently and take ownership. Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact constructively within the team, across other departments within the business, and with all levels. Manufacturing/Engineering industry experience is desirable though not essential.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, subsidised canteen, retailer discounts, travel opportunities, sports and social club, cycle to work scheme.