Project Accountant

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

Job Description

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic new opportunity within the Product & Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Support business sector in our Customer Support Service Solutions (CS3) Line of Business. The candidate will work with the financial controller to offer top class support into the Product & MRO sector providing accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as providing advice and guidance to the project teams. The role is part of a dynamic business sector that looks to deliver solutions to a truly global marketplace. Finance plays a key role in the service offering and this is a chance to make a difference as well as satisfy the statutory requirements.

What You'll Do As a Project Accountant

• Supporting the Financial Controller in the preparation of sector monthly forecasts including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explanation of forecast movements.
• Supporting the business in producing robust monthly Contract Status Reports (CSR's) and quarterly Sales and Margin Trading Plans.
• Monitoring financial performance through the Monthly Forecast and Business Planning/Budget processes.
• Working with the Project Team/ budget holders to understand forecast, Business Plans and CSR movements.
• Support business-winning team in delivering optimal customer solutions.
• Reconciling financial data and resolving problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.
• Liaising with Commercial Officer(s) by providing up to date debtor information to facilitate chasing of overdue balances and highlighting of problem areas
• Provide support to Project Team/ Financial Controller in closing down completed Projects. Typically, this will include attendance at Project Closure Meetings and completing the Finance Section of the Process Document.
• SAP Administration -Provide support to Financial Controller by inputting amendments into system, in particular the tidy-up of trading against completed projects
• Ensuring all financial procedures and controls applied as required; and supporting non-finance functions on their application.
• Proactively seeking to improve local processes and working practices to drive efficiencies across the team and wider business to help drive the Finance function forward
  
  

What We'll Need From You

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills with a challenging mind-set.
• Proactive in approach.
• Flexible.
• Ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines.
• Focus on high quality output and support.
• Advanced Excel and proficient in MS Office.
• SAP experience advantageous.
• You will be an enthusiastic individual, eager to do the job and excited about the projects/contracts you will be working with.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid