Project Accountant

4 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Michael Page Scotland Full time
  • To provide financial analysis and business partnering to operational managers.
  • Assist cross functional stakeholders in the attainment of delivery and financial performance targets. This includes both delivery of cost and contract performance.
  • Manage internal and external relationships, identifying and implementing process improvements that will build and improve upon these relations.

Client Details

My client is a leading manufacturer with large Global and local presence. They design and manufacture specialist equipment and also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions for their clients.

Description

The Project Accountant duties will include, but will not be limited too, the below:

  • Work with head of department (HoD's) to develop and build the reporting and financial management of key contracts to support KPI delivery at strategic level.
  • Support the Head of Finance to drive improved delivery, utilisation and efficiency of finance processes and resources
  • Develop a framework of reporting with the delivery teams to understand contract performance and to coordinate and review against expected contract out turn.
  • Work to enhance business wide understanding of the contract's key performance indicators as part of the periodic reporting cycle to inform better business decisions.
  • Build strong strategic internal relationships with HoD's to ensure operational improvements and BAU meets business requirements.
  • Driving effective communication and ensuring timely and effective communication with key stakeholders.
  • Lead on business forecasting, with an active role in setting targets on costs, savings, opportunities etc. in line with contracted financial targets.
  • Providing the company and the customer with an expenditure framework, concise financial information to support short and long term financial targets along with accurate and actionable financial information.
  • Lead on continuous improvement of departmental and finance information processes through seeking to develop best practise and collaborate with peers, colleagues and customers to enhance overall performance.
  • Ensure quality of all communication and financial information to Hod's and business partners is consistently accurate.
  • Leading on adhoc project work to support the team as and when required.
  • Ensure a proactive, solution focused approach to the development and implementation of change initiatives.

Profile

The successful candidate will meet the below criteria to the best of their ability:

  • Part Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/ICAS
  • The role requires an individual with demonstratable previous experience within a business partnering and financial reporting role.
  • Experience within a large corporation dealing with multiple stakeholders.
  • IFRS 15 long term contract accounting knowledge desired.
  • Detailed experience on the use and knowledge of financial systems, understanding how to tailor reports to reduce reporting timelines.
  • Strong people skills and working with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation in a collaborative environment.
  • Experience of managing and implementing change.
  • Technical Accounting Standards
  • Project Accounting principles & Project Management Concepts
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Business applications and systems - Excellent Excel skills required, good systems awareness
  • Commercial and Procurement Processes
  • Leadership & influencing skills
  • Quality Assurance - right first time every time
  • Health, Safety & Environment awareness

Job Offer

My client is offering a competitive salary, strong pension, bonus structure and excellent benefits package.

**This role does not offer sponsorship and you must be a UK National.

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