We are partnered with a high-growth, innovative organisation within the renewable energy and manufacturing sector, seeking to appoint a Project Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Bathgate (hybrid working available).
This is a newly created role driven by continued expansion, offering the opportunity to work at the heart of a project-led business. You will play a key role in ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting and insightful analysis across multiple high-value projects working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain detailed project margin reporting, delivering clear insights to senior leadership.
* Monitor project costs against budget, performing variance analysis and identifying risks and opportunities.
* Partner with project managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making.
* Support month-end processes including inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold reporting.
Key Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience.
* Proven background in project cost accounting, ideally within manufacturing or engineering environments.
* Strong technical understanding of inventory accounting and cost allocation methodologies.
* Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex data and communicate insights effectively.
In return, you will:
* Join a purpose-driven business operating at the forefront of clean energy innovation.
* Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong exposure to senior stakeholders.
* Play a pivotal role in a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans.
* Benefit from a flexible, hybrid working model and opportunities for long-term career progression.
If you are a commercially minded Project Cost Accountant looking to make an impact in a fast-growing, project-driven environment, please apply today.
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