Cost Accountant, FP&A Analyst, Project Cost Accountant

1 month ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Robert Half Full time

We're supporting a well-regarded business in the search for skilled Management Accountants, Cost Accountants, Finance Analysts, FP&A Analysts or Project Cost Accountants, responsible for creating, analysing, and validating financial reports that support project managers in achieving financial accuracy and efficiency. This role requires an experienced individual capable of managing cost performance and financial reporting in a contracting or projects environment.

Position: Management Accountants, Cost Accountants, Finance Analysts, FP&A Analysts or Project Cost Accountants

£36k to £52k depending on experience

We are recruiting a Management Accountants, Cost Accountants, Finance Analysts, FP&A Analysts or Project Cost Accountants who will be pivotal in maintaining financial control and accountability within project budgets and costs. The role requires an individual with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to financial management in a project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability's:

  • Budget Management: Maintain and update project cost-to-complete budgets to align with the original scope and as-sold financial position, working closely with budget holders. Ensure budgets are updated to reflect actual project progress and trends.
  • Forecasting and Cost Validation: Assist in estimating forecasts and validate actual costs incurred, including materials, labour, production costs, supplier invoices, and travel expenses. Ensure data accuracy in all cost records.
  • Budget Challenge and Analysis: Critically assess the project's budget at completion by analysing productivity, earned value, cost ratios, and market trends. Validate the accuracy of budget estimates and identify areas for adjustment.
  • Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plans: Develop recovery or mitigation plans in collaboration with project managers and functional leaders, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets to manage financial risks.
  • Cost Control and Monitoring: Monitor and control cost fluctuations, comparing these against the current project scope, progress, and previous forecasts. Ensure all financial data reflects up-to-date information on cost movement.
  • Financial Reporting and Transparency: Provide clear and transparent financial data, presenting cost status, budget deviations, and root causes at project and management reviews. Communicate financial risks and forecasts to budget holders.
  • Reconciliation with Finance: Coordinate with the Finance Controller to ensure alignment between project financial data and the official books.
  • Schedule Alignment and Sales Pacing: Work with the project planner to align costs and schedules, ensuring accurate time-phased cost forecasts and supporting overall sales pacing.
  • Claims and Dispute Support: Provide support for claims analysis and dispute resolution, ensuring that any financial discrepancies are well-documented and justified.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Educational Requirements: Degree in Engineering (with strong financial knowledge) or Finance (with familiarity with project scopes, particularly for high-voltage substations).
  • Professional Experience: can demonstrate experience in cost control, project controls, or project management, especially on large, complex, or turnkey infrastructure projects.
  • Risk Management: Proficient in using risk management tools and differentiating cost estimates based on their reliability and associated risk factors.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented financial professional who can bring both analytical skills and practical financial oversight to our project teams. If this aligns with your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

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