Commercial Project Accountant

Our client, a leading company in the environmental, manufacturing, and civil engineering sectors, is currently seeking a Commercial Project Accountant to join their team at Shoreham - By - Sea team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, this role is essential for the financial support and strategic decision-making in large programmes.

• Fully qualified accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
• Proven experience supporting large scale projects with several performance obligations
• Proven experience in revenue recognition and profit and loss accounts
• Proven experience as a project accountant, preferably in a commercial role
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting
• Sound understanding of balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow statements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to key stakeholders

• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports on project performance, including forecasts, budgets, and actual results
• Conducting variance analysis and highlighting key risks and opportunities to project stakeholders and senior management
• Supporting the development of financial models for project cost and working capital management
• Assisting in the preparation of project budgets and maintaining rolling forecasts
• Monitoring and controlling project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls
• Acting as a financial business partner to project managers and other key stakeholders
• Providing financial insights to drive strategic decision-making for project execution

• Background experience within a manufacturing or engineering organisation
• Experience working in a PLC
• Sound technical finance capabilities (IFRS) together with operational and commercial expertise

• Flexible approach to working across multiple projects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly organised with a structured working approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of gravitas and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels

If you are a qualified and experienced Commercial Project Accountant looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Shoreham - By - Sea.