Project Finance Assistant: Forecasting, Cost Control & SAP

Randstad Sourceright; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide day-to-day project accounting, financial controlling, and reporting support for the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme on the London Piccadilly line. You will collaborate with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Operations, and Finance teams to forecast costs and drive financial performance.

The role emphasizes month-end processes, budgeting, cost control, and governance, with a focus on data accuracy and stakeholder communication under tight

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project accounting, financial reporting, cost controlling, or management accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP accounting systems (Spiridon) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of accruals, cost centres, month-end routines, and cost forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Digital mindset with familiarity with automation tools like Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Month-End, quarter-end, and year-end reporting in line with Siemens guidelines.
• Assist in monthly project forecasts, cost centre forecasting, headcount tracking, and budgets.
• Update PoC models, monitor project costs, track NCCs, and investigate variances.
• Maintain Risk & Opportunity Registers and assist ICFR/audit requirements.
• Capture costs for Additional Services, Claims, Variation Orders; manage GRIR balances and invoicing.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting through automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Work under pressure

Tools

SAP Spiridon

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Siemens UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide day-to-day project accounting, financial controlling, and reporting support for the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme on the London Piccadilly line. You will collaborate with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Operations, and Finance teams to forecast costs and drive financial performance.

The role emphasizes month-end processes, budgeting, cost control, and governance, with a focus on data accuracy and stakeholder communication under tight