Project Management Accountant - About the role

The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations within a project-focused environment. This position requires a deep understanding of financial management principles, as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with project teams to ensure financial objectives are met.

• Provide financial leadership and guidance on all aspects of project financial management.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for construction projects.
• Analyse financial data to support decision-making processes and optimise project performance.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure alignment on financial strategies and objectives.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure that the projects are adhering to the budget with full awareness of the commercial and service levels agreements being met by sub-contractors
• You will be developing the financial controls within the project finance team to ensure that the objectives are being met

If you are a proactive finance professional with a passion for the construction sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to this client’s continued success.

The successful Project Management Accountant will be / have:

• CIMA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
• Experience of working within either engineering, oil & gas, construction or engineering
• Proven experience in commercial finance management, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Experience of working within a project forecasting environment
• Strong stakeholder and investor management skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Commercial Finance Manager - Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Private healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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