Project Accountant

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global technology business at a pivotal stage of growth. The organisation delivers complex, high-value projects across international markets and is known for innovation, technical excellence and a collaborative culture.Based from modern offices in Guildford, you'll join a highly visible finance team and work closely with senior leaders across the business, playing a key role in driving project performance and supporting strategic decision-making.

Your new role

This is a commercially focused role where you'll act as the financial lead across a portfolio of high-profile projects, partnering with operational stakeholders to maximise performance and profitability.Rather than simply reporting on the numbers, you'll be at the heart of decision-making, providing insight, challenge and guidance throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with project and operational teams to drive profitability and commercial success
• Leading project budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Delivering insightful monthly reporting and performance analysis
• Providing financial challenge and support to aid key business decisions
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to improve project outcomes
• Influencing senior stakeholders through meaningful financial insight
• Monitoring project performance against key financial and operational metrics
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong commercial outlook and a track record of partnering with non-finance stakeholders.

You will also bring:

• Experience operating within a project-based, engineering, technology or contract-led environment
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to challenge, influence and drive decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in understanding how the business operates

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Genuine career development opportunities within both the local business and wider international group

What you need to do now

If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, influence key business decisions and develop your commercial finance career within a growing technology organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Chris Evans for a confidential discussion.

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