Job Title: Project Financial Accountant
About the Role
The Project Financial Accountant will be a member of the Project Control department within Finance. This role is primarily focused on analysing and reporting on financial information for revenue generating projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of project cashflow at sales offer stage and maintenance of overall project portfolio cashflow.
* 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.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar qualification) & 5 years min post qualification experience in similar analytical role.
* 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.
What We Offer
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 and early finish on a Friday.