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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Accountant to join a dynamic and high-performing finance team within a leading UK-based organisation. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to develop their commercial and business partnering skills.
This position offers a unique chance to influence business performance, work closely with a variety of stakeholders, and take ownership of key financial processes within a contract-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Business partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders to drive contract performance.
* Attend site and client meetings, offering financial insight and recommendations.
* Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions.
* Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities within the contracts portfolio.
* Maintain strong balance sheet control, highlighting key risks and actions.
Performance & Reporting
* Lead the preparation of month-end reports, cash analysis, and business reviews.
* Train operational teams to understand and improve their financial performance.
* Perform monthly balance sheet reviews and working capital analysis.
* Ensure accurate billing and effective debt ledger management.
* Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, variance analysis, and reporting.
* Assist with contract tenders, negotiations, and investment appraisals.
* Contribute to smooth contract mobilisations with financial guidance and support.
Leadership & Relationship Management
* Collaborate across a high-performing, supportive finance team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
* Support the development of junior finance colleagues through mentoring and training.
Key Requirements
* Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA – strategic level).
* Proven experience in management accounting and commercial finance.
* Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in business partnering and presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
* Adaptability and comfort in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
* Knowledge of Excel Macros and VBA.
* Experience with financial systems such as SAP and Cognos.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Hospitality, Accounting, and Caterers
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