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About the Company - Our client within the defense sector is looking for a Finance Analyst/Project Accountant to join their team, this role will be hybrid and a salary of up to £62,000.
Responsibilities
* Review programme costs and estimates to complete, providing support and constructive challenge to Project Managers (PMs) and Work Package Managers.
* Monitor weekly and monthly timesheet bookings against programmes to ensure labour costs are accurately recorded.
* Track and analyse actual programme financials compared to bid positions and forecasts.
* Maintain financial schedules and sub-ledgers, particularly for programme reporting purposes.
* Conduct variance analysis on costs, scope, and schedules, identifying and reporting on associated risks.
* Identify variances and collaborate with project management to resolve outstanding issues.
* Assess programme resource requirements and monitor alignment with actual resources allocated.
* Prepare financial reports for customers as outlined in programme contracts.
* Monitor and report on programme cashflow, including gross margin analysis.
* Support Programme Managers with customer interactions when necessary.
* Assist Programme Managers with project and Excel-based reporting tools.
* Aid in the programme budgeting and forecasting process.
* Provide regular programme reports to PMs and senior management as required.
* Oversee quarterly Programme Cost Reviews, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Provide detailed programme inputs for FP&A processes, budgets, and forecasts.
* Coordinate and ensure timely programme invoicing, track unpaid invoices, and assist in resolving overdue customer payments.
* Support month-end close processes and reporting.
Minimum Requirements - Typically, a Bachelor Degree in a related field and related experience in program management or experience in multiple functions working with program management. May be required to maintain security clearance.
If you would like to discuss in more detail, I would love to hear from you.
Many thanks,
Jo
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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