Project Accountant

Project Finance Controller

Project Account

Cheshire area

Full-Time

£50-65K + bonus + pension + flexi time

Company Overview:

We are assisting an engineering projectcompany to recruit a Financial Controller / Project Accountantwho has experience in working within an engineering or manufacturing environment and has worked on the financial side in large capital construction / engineering projects.

For example this potentiallycould be ina variety of industries such as chemical , petrochemical aerospace ,automotive or nuclear.

This role is pivotal in managing financial aspects for Technical Services and Projects, working with theProject Managers in the UK but reporting to and working alongside an experienced team who are based in Europe.

As a key business partner, you will oversee cost reporting and support the development of new systems and processes to ensure effective cost collection and invoicing.

This role is a unique opportunity to join a nuclear company at the beginning of a growth phase in their business.

They operate in a very security sensitive environment and SC level security clearance is required. A process that for a UK passport holder currently take 6-8 weeks to achieve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the financial business partner for Technical Services and Projects, leading cost reporting and system development.
• Support the Project Manager and Commercial Manager on commercial matters.
• Update financial forecasts, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion with input from the project team.
• Challenge and analyse the financial performance of projects.
• Manage the sales order and invoicing process.
• Align invoicing and cash flow with the customers finance team.
• Ensure SAP workflows are maintained with the support of Group Finance.
• Translate sales orders into project budgets.
• Secure and control data for customer invoicing.
• Manage Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): release WBS projects and budget in SAP.
• Set up financial reporting in accordance with group guidelines.
• Conduct monthly project closures and report to Group Finance.
• Provide project Profit and Loss (P&L) reports in line with Corporate Finance guidelines.
• Perform margin and gap analysis.
• Monitor bought-in services (hours via time writing) and ensure accurate customer charging.
• Provide the Project Manager with financial impact assessments of identified risks, in close coordination with the Project Services Manager.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field and a professional financial qualification, for example CIMA.
• Minimum of 3 years post CIMA qualification experience in a finance controlling role, in a project-related environment
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and Companies Act requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Effective team player with the ability to influence across multifunctional and multicultural teams.
• Proactive and confident in identifying and implementing changes.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to various company sites as needed.

Benefits:

Competitive salary. Up to £65000

Company performance bonus. ( circa £3.5K )

25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 6 years of service.

All statutory bank holidays.

One additional day off every 4 weeks to 13 / year.

Company sick pay.

Defined contribution pension scheme.

Flexible working

WFH 2 days