Strategic Finance Manager

7 days ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Signet Resources Full time

Project Accountant Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in developing and running all finance-related elements of the business, with further opportunities to specialize in key areas as the company and finance team grow organically and through acquisitions.

Responsibilities will include taking responsibility for supporting the CFO and Commercial Finance Director in both growing the company and ensuring the day-to-day running of the business finances works efficiently.

It is a broad and multi-faceted role where no two days will be the same, and the success and progression of the role will be in your hands.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Monitor project budgets and expenses, identify variances, and investigate and explain cost overruns.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports, including project cost reports, burn rate reports, and profitability reports.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of project budgets.
  • Liaise with project managers and other stakeholders to provide financial updates and answer questions.
  • Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and employee timesheets in accordance with project budgets and contracts.
  • Manage project contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Assist with FP&A activity - creating and providing appropriate key business information to help better position the business to meet its ambitious growth and transformation targets.
  • Assist with the roll out of the new accounting system.
  • Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
  • Preparation of the weekly and monthly cash forecast.
  • Maintain a strong financial controls environment.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree & qualified accountant, ideally practice background (ACA, ACCA).
  • Superior mathematical skills.
  • Self-driven with a 'can do' attitude.
  • A proactive approach requiring minimal direction.
  • Enthusiastic, with the ability to work autonomously and be part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Advanced MS Office and experience of Cloud-based accounting/other financial systems.
  • Advanced business modelling skills (advance excel - given your ownership of the Group's Excel-based budget and forecasting tools).
  • Commitment to a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Proven ability to carry out every aspect of the role with the utmost of confidentiality and diplomacy.

Reporting Structure: This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer.



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