Job Title
Project & Management Reporting Accountant
Location
Winsford (Full time – Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite)
Company
At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
Job Description
The project accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and Powerfield management team to provide targeted support for budget, forecasting, actual reporting and strategic planning initiatives. This support role will help business leaders in maintaining and enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness and performance of the business. Their analysis and commentary of the financial standing of the business, paired with strong IT skills, will help enable quick and informed decision‑making, helping to drive and protect EBIT as well as relevant Cash / NWC items.
Key Responsibilities
* Drives business value by offering targeted financial and analytical reporting to assist in decision‑making processes
* Support the local Finance Manager in producing management and statutory accounts
* Provide additional management accounting support to businesses within the RR Solutions UK legal entity
* Help to hold the individual stakeholders accountable with active involvement in the key projects of the business
* Continuously track and manage business risks and opportunities
* Seek to continuously improve financial processes and increase the transparency and quality of financial information
* Must be flexible and able to manage tight deadlines, have a hands‑on mentality and handle confidential topics with care
Position Qualifications
* Extensive and proven ability to work in various functions of management and statutory accounting
* Good knowledge of project accounting with experience in supporting contract trading and governmental long‑term projects
* Experience in working in a business with full P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash responsibility
* Financial qualification with a minimum of 3 years PQE
* Some experience in ERP implementations with the ability to lead the finance workstream
Preferred Requirements
* Possesses strong cross‑functional thinking, interpersonal and negotiation skills to work effectively within a business team
* Able to set and manage own priorities and manage simultaneous deliverables
* Hands on experience of financial accounting, for example Monthly Closing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash management
* Excellent IT skills, for example Oracle Hyperion, Business Intelligence and SAP
* Strong background in MOD accounting and a manufacturing or repair & overhaul business
* Flexible to travel within the UK
Contract Type
Permanent
EEO Statement
Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
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