Job Description
Costain M60 Highways framework has a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Analyst / Project Accountant to work closely with the Head of Finance in a Project Accounting role. The role will support the Project and Commercial Management teams to enable continued growth of the business by providing financial insight, strong operational control, timely reporting, and robust management of accounts receivable and payable for the sector.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the month end close and reporting cycle
* Assist the Head of Finance with recharges, unallocated balances and ad hoc reconciliations for the roads sector
* Support financial and management reporting through CLR reports (Contract Leaders Report)
* Assist in Project Cash Flow forecasting and preparation
* Manage the PBA Bank account, payments and reconciliations
* Develop and maintain strong team relationships at all levels of the business, including working collaboratively with stakeholders
* Own staff calculator, challenge charges and time charged to the project, and manage allocation of time across projects
Financial Controls
* Investigate and respond to queries from Group Finance team as required
* Monitor best practice of PO, GRNI and invoice matching processes, manage monthly Purchase Card reconciliation and journal reallocations
* Monitor all central recharges, challenge and reconcile
* Manage and administer AMS IT cost for staff to ensure accuracy
* Provide financial support, insight and validity for Commercial requirements
* Provide support for supplying the correct and appropriate information to internal, external and client auditors
* Perform ad hoc duties to support the Head of Finance
Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential)
* Experience in a finance role
* Experience of process and systems optimisation
* Collaboration with stakeholders and identification of financial anomalies
* Desirable experience in managing cash flows and working capital management
* Experience working with Oracle Enterprise One or a similar ERP system
* Understands the importance of resilience in facing challenges, adapts quickly to change in project plans or unexpected issues, demonstrates persistence in completing tasks, and encourages resilience in others
* Can prepare basic management reporting, make basic interpretations of management information and reports, and provide simple comments and insight; accurately interpret basic financial reports and interrogate cost entries
* Can prepare and present management reporting under supervision, communicate financial results to non-finance stakeholders, identify trends within the numbers and take appropriate action or communicate to management
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of accounting records and systems including nominal ledger coding structures; review ledgers to ensure accuracy; recognise separation of duties and potential areas of risk
* Understand the purpose of internal controls and ensure they are followed
* Excellent communication skills, with confidence to present to senior stakeholders
* Ability to think strategically, challenge current processes and introduce improvements
Qualifications (Essential)
* Part-qualified Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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