Project Accountant

Home | James Fisher And Sons Plc; Knutsford; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

James Fisher and Sons Plc in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to drive financial performance, IFRS 15 compliance, and commercial insight across a diverse project portfolio. You will lead a small team and partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Treasury, Tax, and Governance.

The role offers a competitive package, clear career progression, and a collaborative culture within a global engineering services business

Formación

• ICSA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• IFRS 15 experience desirable.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, oil & gas, or project-based environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Project Accountants and Cost Controllers.
• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-value revenue-generating projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, EAC forecasts, and Earned Value assessments.
• Prepare and manage project forecasting and cost-tracking models, identifying opportunities for improved performance.
• Deliver monthly revenue recognition, profit margin reporting, and budgeting in line with IFRS 15 requirements.
• Produce and maintain accounting position papers to support project accounting treatments and compliance.
• Perform variance and sensitivity analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

IFRS 15

ERP systems

Excel skills

Educación

ACCA/CIMA/ICAS

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Glovia

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take the lead in a high-impact project finance environment? We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and commercial insight across a diverse project portfolio. Reporting directly to the Head of Project Financial Management, you'll lead a team of two Project Accountants and a Cost Controller, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Treasury, Tax, and Governance. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional who thrives on influencing decision-making, improving financial controls, and delivering value through effective project financial management. What you'll be doing:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Project Accountants and Cost Controllers.
• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-value revenue-generating projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, EAC forecasts, and Earned Value assessments to ensure accurate financial performance tracking.
• Prepare and manage project forecasting and cost-tracking models, identifying opportunities for improved performance.
• Deliver monthly revenue recognition, profit margin reporting, and budgeting in line with IFRS 15 requirements.
• Produce and maintain accounting position papers to support project accounting treatments and compliance.
• Perform variance and sensitivity analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans to project leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by facilitating lessons learned reviews and implementing best practices across project delivery.
  ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• IFRS 15 experience will be desirable.
• Experience in a similar role within engineering, manufacturing, oil & gas, or project-based environments.
• Strong people management and business partnering skills.
• Proven ability to improve financial reporting and deliver actionable insights.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Glovia).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Results-driven with exceptional attention to detail.
  James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration., James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD
• Competitive package.
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.