Interim Project Accountant

A varied role based around large-scale manufacturing/construction projects. Duties will be split between management accounting, forecasting, contract reviews and more commercial, business partnering aspects.

Client Details

Our Client are a large, specialist manufacturing company and part of an international Group.

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing contracts around a significant programme of installation projects
• Preparation of monthly financial forecasts, including working capital and P & L
• Preparation of annual budgets for this area of the business
• Co-ordination of accurate and timely Management Accounts
• Reporting information internally at both a local and a Group level
• Reporting information externally where relevant to the business area
• Attending senior management meetings to advise on financial aspects relating to this area of the business
• Partnering with non-Finance Business Managers and explaining financial performance whilst also identifying potential opportunities and problems
• Assisting other parts of the business on financial aspects from tender to manufacture to contract extension

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Be available to start ASAP, ideally within one week maximum
• Demonstrate experience of project accounting and successful project delivery
• Ideally demonstrate project accounting experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, construction or similar will be considered)
• Be a confident communicator able to effectively partner with a range of Finance and non-Finance staff
• Ideally demonstrate experience of adding value quickly in other interim assignments

Job Offer

Our Client is offering the opportunity to join their organisation with an ASAP start date at a competitive day rate. The role is expected to last for between 3-6 months.