Project Accountant - Revenue (6 month FTC)

Lloyd's List Intelligence; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime data provider in London is looking for a Project Accountant to enhance revenue reporting and financial modeling. The role requires strong analytical skills and 3+ years in commercial finance. Key responsibilities include delivering revenue reports and improving processes across teams. Salary is competitive with a comprehensive benefits package, including holiday and family leave.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday (pro rata)

Day off for your birthday

Life Assurance for 4 x Salary

Company pension scheme: employee contribution of 5%, matched by employer

Up to 4 Days Paid Volunteering per year

Additional leave for life events

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance role.
• Proven ability to build robust financial models in Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate revenue reporting for month-end close and board packs.
• Enhance financial models and streamline processes.
• Redesign revenue capture and reporting processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Advanced numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

We are the industry experts delivering actionable maritime insight, data, technology, and analytics trusted by 60,000 professionals across the globe to drive commercial advantage, evaluate risk, and support the efficient and lawful movement of seaborne trade.

Our data is collected only from the most reputable partners and accurate sources, many of which are exclusive to us and our customers.

Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into powerful insight delivered through data and analytics platforms and services, news and commentary, and publications that help professionals in maritime operations, risk, and compliance stay well informed.

Leading seaborne trade through change with data transparency, innovative technology, and human ingenuity.

Role Profile

Lloyd's List Intelligence is undergoing a period of rapid growth and is seeking an exceptional Project Accountant to join the Commercial Finance and FP&A teams on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will play a key part in embedding best practices across revenue reporting, reconciliation, and commercial modelling to support our expanding global operations.

You'll be instrumental in driving reporting excellence - particularly around revenue - by strengthening reconciliation processes between Salesforce and NetSuite, and partnering with the Product team to enhance business case modelling and performance tracking. This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and insightful revenue reporting for month-end close, board packs, and weekly trading meetings.
• Enhance financial models and streamline processes to accelerate the development and review of new product business cases.
• Redesign and implement end-to-end revenue capture and reporting processes in collaboration with Finance, Data, and Sales Operations.
• Establish a weekly feedback loop to monitor and improve the Salesforce-NetSuite sales order interface.
• Build and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools to support timely, data-led decision-making by senior leadership.
• Provide commercial finance support across the business, including to Sales and Product teams.
• Support the CFO, FP&A, and wider Finance team with ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance business partnering or commercial finance role.
• Strong commercial acumen and advanced numerical and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to build robust financial models in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in a global or multi-entity business environment.
• Exposure to private equity-backed organisations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and/or NetSuite.

Our Promise to You - Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday (pro rata)
• Day off for your birthday - because you deserve to celebrate
• Life Assurance for 4 x Salary
• Company pension scheme: employee contribution of 5% basic salary, matched by an employer contribution of 5%
• Up to 4 Days Paid Volunteering per year to support causes you care about
• Additional leave for life events such as getting married or moving house
• Enhanced Family Leave including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most, but not all of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Please let us know of any adjustments we need to make for you to show us your best self.