A leading UK Group business is looking for a Management Accountant to join its Strategic Projects finance team in Glasgow.This is an exciting opportunity to work on a new project, playing a key role in supporting the financial performance of the project from a finance perspective. You’ll work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Director, providing financial insight, challenging performance and helping drive strong commercial and financial decision-making.It’s a broad role with excellent exposure across management accounting, project finance, cost control, forecasting, cash flow and commercial business partnering, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career.Key highlightsup to £60,000 salary + benefitsHybrid workingOpportunity to work on a high-profile projectDirect exposure to Project and Commercial DirectorsBroad Management Accounting and project finance responsibilitiesStrong focus on commercial performance, cost control and cash flowOpportunity to influence decisions and provide meaningful financial insightWork alongside an experienced Strategic Projects finance teamStrong opportunities for career development and progressionExposure to a major UK construction and infrastructure businessWhat you’ll doPrepare monthly management accounts, reporting packs and detailed variance analysisProvide financial insight and commentary to senior project and commercial stakeholdersManage balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end reportingPrepare cash flow forecasts, budgets and quarterly financial reviewsSupport project cost control, governance and working capital managementMonitor project financial performance and highlight key risks and opportunitiesWork closely with operational and commercial teams to understand performance and provide challengeManage key finance controls including P2P, payments, VAT, staff costs and project expenditureSupport year-end audit and wider Group reporting requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting across the finance functionWhat we’re looking forFully qualified or finalist level accountant with strong Management Accounting experienceStrong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysisConfident working with senior operational and commercial stakeholdersCommercially minded with the ability to understand the wider business impact of financial informationStrong Excel and systems skills – Oracle or Power BI experience would be advantageousProactive and hands-on approach, with the confidence to challenge and influenceComfortable working in a fast-paced project environment with multiple deadlinesConstruction, infrastructure or project finance experience would be beneficial, but isn’t essentialWhy consider it?This is more than a traditional Management Accountant position. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of finance for a major £750m project, work directly with senior decision-makers and gain valuable experience across commercial finance, project accounting, forecasting and financial control. It’s a strong opportunity for someone who wants visibility, responsibility and genuine commercial exposure while working on a project that will have a significant impact in Glasgow.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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