You will prepare management accounts, develop project budgets and forecasts, monitor costs and funding requirements, and explain financial performance. Working closely with project managers and operational teams, you will identify emerging financial risks and recommend actions that support cost control and informed resource allocation.
Key responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and management reports, supported by accurate records and reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end close processes and adherence to accounting policies, applicable standards and internal controls.
Develop and monitor project, departmental and proposal budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.
Analyse actual results against budgets, forecasts and prior periods. Explain material variances and recommend corrective actions.
Track project expenditure, commitments, accruals and outstanding obligations. Prepare cash-flow forecasts and identify funding gaps or projected overruns.
Assess the financial implications of project scope changes, delays, procurement decisions and resource requirements.
Build financial models, business cases and scenario analyses to support project and management decisions.
Produce clear financial reports and dashboards, contribute to project review meetings and track agreed financial actions.
Conduct post-project financial reviews to assess budget performance, cost efficiency and lessons for future planning.
What you will bring
A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related field.
A professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
At least five years of relevant experience in management accounting, financial analysis and/or project finance.
Hands-on experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, budgeting and management reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and practical experience with accounting or ERP systems.
The ability to interpret financial information, explain findings clearly to non-financial colleagues and recommend practical solutions.
Strong attention to detail, organisation, integrity and confidentiality, with the ability to meet reporting deadlines and work across teams.
Additional advantages
Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online is an added advantage. Experience with financial modelling, data analysis and reporting tools is valuable, and Power BI experience is preferred.