Project Accountant: Defence & Engineering Finance Leader

Thales; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Glasgow seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of various projects. The role involves monitoring project expenditure, updating financial forecasts, and supporting Programme Managers. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, proficient in project accounting and able to work with ERP systems, particularly Oracle. Opportunities for career advancement and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Market leading training and development

Flexibility in working hours

Opportunities for internal promotions

Qualifications

• Proven project accounting experience within defence, aerospace or engineering.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and support Programme Managers.
• Experience with monitoring financial and project expenditure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure forecast orders, sales, and invoicing are regularly updated.
• Monitor and control projects balance sheet and working capital.
• Support with preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Understanding of commercial and financial aspects

Project accounting experience

Ability to work with ambiguity

Present complex business issues

Interact with non-finance managers

Interrogation of Oracle ERP system

Flexibility in changing environments

Proficient in Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Degree in finance or related discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

A leading defence technology company in Glasgow seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of various projects. The role involves monitoring project expenditure, updating financial forecasts, and supporting Programme Managers. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, proficient in project accounting and able to work with ERP systems, particularly Oracle. Opportunities for career advancement and flexible working arrangements are offered.