Job Description

Finance Portfolio Duties
* Day to Day management of 3 Project Accountants in 3 EL regions.
* Providing day to day finance guidance and completion of ad hoc work for the Regional Project Leads and Regional Delivery Team
* Review of Project Accountant period end accruals for approval
* Review of Project Settlements, producing 'Flash' period end report along with commentaries on variances for the project portfolio.
* Provide support and guidance accountants in the preparation of the finance sections of all PDR's and during the monthly project reviews.
* Detailed financial review of project reports ahead of project review meetings.
* Attendance at all project review meetings as part of Portfolio Management Team.
* Provide support and guidance to accountants in the preparation of Application for Payments on Target Cost contracts.
* Ensure local compliance with PA Process and other process/internal control procedures.
* Produce consolidated regional forecast for Orders, Sales, Gross Margin and Cash, including commentary on key variances for review.

Project Accounting Duties
* Prepare monthly project delivery reports for all assigned projects.
* Maintain monthly sales, margin and cash flow forecasts in conjunction with project team.
* Hold regular cost reviews with project team to ensure robust out-turns are maintained.
* Undertake work as required to meet central finance month end requirements for projects
* Ensure company systems, such as SAP / Cyberquery, are kept up to date with the current project status.
* Prepare and post accruals for projects and portfolio cost centres.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) * Strong communicator with the ability to challenge and influence others * Desire and ability to work closely and develop productive relationships with both Finance staff other project functions * The ability to analyse and use data to add value to a process or activity * Be prepared to travel if required, York, London and Coventry * Advanced Excel skills * Prior management experience * Relevant Contract accountant experience