Job TitleLevel 3 Senior Contract AccountantResponsible toFinance Business PartnerLocationParklands Office, minimum 3 days per weekDepartmentFinanceThis role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment. Overall Purpose of the RoleAs a Senior Contract Accountant at Compass, you will work within a financially focussed team in understanding key drivers of the business and to support in driving improved business performance. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to any commercial activities undertaken. Key Accountabilities PURPOSE: Commercial SupportBusiness Partner key stakeholders (financial and non-financial) ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunitiesAttend designated site and client meetingsDelivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision makingUnderstand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms – and ongoing business performanceUnderstand and highlight the financial risks and opportunities arising from balance sheet maintenance PERFORMANCEHelp prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly review.Assist in training of operational teams in the use of business reporting to understand and improve their financial performanceMonthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholders.Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active management of debt ledgers and timely resolution of queriesSupport with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholdersSupport with completion of documentation for client tenders, negotiations and capital expenditure appraisalsSupport operational teams with understanding actions required on mobilisation and ensure that these are executed in line with timetableYou will ensure health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processes PEOPLE: Relationship ManagementWorking effectively as part of a teamBuilding relationships with key stakeholdersSupport the development of junior team members and facilitate in training courses for new team members and operators alike Candidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential:Actively studying Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/ACA (CIMA: Strategic Level or ACCA: Strategic Professional Modules) and experience in an accounting roleExperience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail Experience of business partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of sound financial information Desirable:Ability to adapt to a changing environmentExperience of SAP and Cognos as analysis and reporting tools Performance StandardsExcellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically - to both finance and non-finance peoplePro-active and energetic approach Ability to analyse and evaluate information conciselyExcellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external partiesSelf-motivated with an ability to effectively plan and organise own workAbility to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and to deliver in agreed timescales Leadership behavioursCommunication – ability to manage, develop and lead peersCan Do – Finds new / quicker ways of meeting goals, shows conviction in own judgement and decisions, responds quickly under pressure and overcomes hurdles to achieve targetsShare Success – Provides task related feedback to do the job effectively and provides excellent service. Delegates tasks to develop othersPassion for Quality – Sets demanding performance expectations, sets priorities to maximise benefits, tracks the commercial implications of a situation in a step-by-step wayWin through Teamwork – Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues and clients, contacts colleagues across the organisation and shares own knowledge and insight and displays a high level of energy and commitment to the role and organisationEmbrace Diversity – Listens to others and values their contributions, receptive to new and builds on ideas and acts in ethical and socially responsible manner