Senior Project Accountant - Hybrid Lead, Project Finance

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead a small team and drive financial performance across a diverse project portfolio. Hybrid working from Westhill, Inchinnan or Knutsford, with security checks as part of the process.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, prepare budgets, forecasts and IFRS 15 reporting, and deliver value through robust controls, earned value, and cost tracking while mentoring two project accountants and a cost controller.

Qualifications

• Qualified ICAS/ACCA/CIMA.
• IFRS 15 experience desirable.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, oil & gas, or project-based environments.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People management

Business partnering

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Glovia

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead a small team and drive financial performance across a diverse project portfolio. Hybrid working from Westhill, Inchinnan or Knutsford, with security checks as part of the process.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, prepare budgets, forecasts and IFRS 15 reporting, and deliver value through robust controls, earned value, and cost tracking while mentoring two project accountants and a cost controller.