Senior Project Accountant

Hays Senior Finance; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent developer in the UK is seeking a finance professional to take on a pivotal role in financial ownership of key projects. The position will involve substantial responsibility in budgeting, investment management, and strategic business partnering, offering a dynamic opportunity for growth within a thriving organization. Ideal candidates will possess a strong accounting background, particularly in property or construction, and have the ambition to contribute to business success.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified accountant.
• Experience in property or construction sectors is essential.
• Willingness to drive commercial growth is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Directly link with project teams and finance director.
• Manage financial models and investor reports.
• Chair financial meetings and collaborate with budget holders.

Skills

Financial ownership of projects

Budgeting and forecasting

Investment management

Business partnering

Education

Qualified accountant

Property/construction experience

Job description

Your new company
An iconic developer with several amazing projects midflight in the UK. The company have built a UK-leading brand and are growing significantly as more business looks set to be announced following the completion of some leading projects.

Your new role
Working alongside the Finance Director, you will be the direct link with the developments and project teams, building processes to maximise performance.
Duties will include but not limited to the following:

• Financial ownership of projects
• Budgeting and forecasting, creation, implementation and ownership
• Investment management including ownership of project financial models and investor reports
• Business partnering with operational budgets holders and chairing financial meetings

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified accountant with property/construction experience who is keen to really own commercial processes in a growing business. Remuneration schemes will be aligned to company success through an equity package, so desire to help a business grow and develop will be essential.

What you'll get in return
You will get to be a really important hire during a period of growth but also will slot into some very important projects, allowing you to really see the impact of your work and long term build the commercial team. The role would suit someone ambitious with real commercial acumen and interest in the sector.

What you need to do now
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