Director, Project Finance
Base to £150,000 plus bonus and benefits
My client is a PE-backed professional services company with revenues in excess of £150 million. They are looking for a new Director of Project Finance to be responsible for the full life cycle financial oversight of projects, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and forecasting, as well as tracking delivery-related staff and non-staff costs in order to perform month-end close processes. You will work closely with business and finance leaders to identify and implement financial strategies to drive business growth and operational efficiency Main duties include
* Partner with project delivery teams and other project related functions within the business to meet, drive and achieve the company's goals and objectives.
* Lead the accounting aspects of revenue recognition (IFRS15) and the month-end close process:
* Collaborate with project delivery leaders to ensure financial processes align with business objectives.
* Develop and oversee action plans to drive improved project contribution. Key focus areas include (i) project pricing & budgets, (ii) employee utilisation, (iii) staff assignments & capacity management, and (iv) project overruns.
* Drive continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle financial processes by partnering with project delivery leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
* Build effective working relationships with the wider finance and business teams to facilitate shared learning and support. Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication to ensure alignment between financial and business objectives.
To be considered for this high-profile Director level role, you should be a qualified accountant (min 10 years PQE), a background in professional services, detailed knowledge of IFRS/GAAP specifically in relation to revenue recognition, the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
For more information on this and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please email Richard Milne - Director, Senior Appointments in the strictest confidence
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