Central Service Administrator-2

Marshall Fleet Solutions; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet solutions provider in the UK is seeking a finance professional to oversee the financial aspects of projects. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and providing leadership and governance, the ideal candidate has a strong background in long-term contract accounting and possesses excellent analytical and communication skills. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to engage with diverse teams, driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in long-term contract accounting.
• Ability to prepare high-quality financial reports.
• Experience in managing foreign exchange currency exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of allocated projects and ensure proper budgeting.
• Provide financial leadership and governance to project teams.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Financial analysis

Self-motivation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for all/key financial aspects of allocated projects; ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, management and reporting of the projects, including consolidation into business unit results on a monthly basis
• Business partnering with associated project teams, providing finance leadership, governance, advice and information to support project managers (PMs) and programme directors (PDs)
• Provide finance leadership at contract and bid reviews, providing insight and information as required
• Promoting and operating a comprehensive control environment
• Supporting the project and Senior Leadership Teams in investment decisions and financial risk in current operations and bid work
• Responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations for allocated projects, and driving continuous improvement in month end reporting disciplines
• Awareness and active management of foreign exchange risk

Qualifications

• Strong technical ability and post qualification experience, preferably with proven experience in the area of long term contract accounting;
• Desire to drive continuous improvement into existing processes;
• Analysing and presenting complex problems in the absence of perfect information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear and concise thought processes and the ability to lead others to a conclusion;
• Preparation of high quality financial analysis and reports for key internal stakeholders;
• Self-motivation and proactive approach to work, as this role requires a high degree of autonomy and independent thought to identify and creatively solve problems;
• Working and engaging with non-finance personal and managing differing interests;
• A thorough understanding of foreign exchange currency exposure management and risk mitigation;

Company Overview

Founded in 1909, Marshall employs over 2,000 colleagues across the UK, North America, Northern Europe and the UAE. Headquartered on a 900-acre site in Cambridge, Marshall comprises a number of different business units - Military Aerospace, Land Systems, Advanced Composites, Fleet Solutions, Property, and Marshall Centre.

As an independent private company, Marshall seeks to develop and deliver long-term value to its customers, whilst remaining committed to enhancing the communities in which it operates and creating exciting opportunities for its people. If you want to make your mark in an organisation where people really matter, this could be the opportunity for you.