Project Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight. This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting. The Role Reporting into the finance leadership team, you''ll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders. Commercial and Proposals Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions Budgeting and Forecasting Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio Reporting and Governance Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and ..... full job details .....