Project Accountant

2 weeks ago


Stretford, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a dynamic finance team within a globally recognised leader in healthcare. This highly visible role offers the chance to lead and work on finance improvement and IS enhancement projects, driving improved understanding and compliance of financials and continuous improvement within finance. The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating, innovative, and customer-focused work atmosphere that values collaboration, commitment, and empathy.

As a Project Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in leading various finance improvement projects aimed at enhancing ways of working, improving the control environment, clarifying reporting processes, and boosting the efficiency of our international finance team. You will manage continuous improvement initiatives and Information System (IS) enhancements while collaborating closely with both the IS business analyst and other members of our dedicated finance team. Your responsibilities will also include leading monthly project reviews with the finance and IS teams. Your ability to develop comprehensive project plans that consider both internal and external resourcing needs will be crucial to your success in this role. Additionally, you will assist in integrating any newly acquired businesses into our existing financial framework.

  • Provide leadership and support to a variety of finance improvement projects driving improvement in ways of working, the overall control environment, clarity of reporting and the efficiency of the international finance team.
  • Manage the Continuous Improvement and IS enhancements project list working closely with the IS business analyst and finance team.
  • Lead the project reviews on a monthly basis with the finance and IS team.
  • Work across the international finance team on projects that could have an accounting, FP&A, Tax or Treasury focus.
  • Develop project plans including internal and external resourcing needs.
  • Manage project trackers ensuring on time completion of deliverables.
  • Work closely with finance, business and IS teams to deliver IS enhancement projects effectively within finance & accounting.
  • Assist in the integration of any newly acquired businesses.
  • Undertake adhoc Financial analysis projects as required to provide valuable insights into P&L and Balance Sheet.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Project Accountant role will bring a wealth of finance experience, will be fully CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified. You will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to operate independently. Your interpersonal skills will be exceptional, enabling you to interact effectively with colleagues both on-site and at other international locations. Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Essbase would be advantageous. An adaptive approach is essential in our continuously expanding and changing environment.

  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified.
  • Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Essbase would be an advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are both required.
  • Capability of operating independently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required as there will be interaction with people both on site and at other international locations.
  • An adaptive approach will be required based on the continuously expanding and therefore changing environment.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their field, renowned for their commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. They offer an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Their focus on employee development and engagement sets them apart from other companies, making this a truly unique opportunity.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates


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