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Portsmouth Water Ltd

Project Accountant

Havant

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

Portsmouth Water is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our respected Finance Department.
In this role, the Project Accountant will collaborate closely with our Transformation Programme Office (TMO) to provide expert financial performance analysis, track the realisation of project benefits, and conduct detailed cost-benefit evaluations. This position also involves offering specialised advice on accounting treatments, ensuring seamless alignment between project management tools (FLUID) and the wider ERP System (IFS) for accurate financial reporting.
A key focus of this role will be acting as the main Finance contact for the completion of our CRM Project, overseeing the transition of finance-related processes to a steady, business-as-usual state. Additionally, the Project Accountant will manage business partnering for various support functions, including IT, People, and Finance, helping ensure these areas are well-supported in achieving their objectives.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within our team, contributing to projects that drive positive change across our business.
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally between the Transformation PMO and Finance to provide accurate, timely and insightful reporting on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
Ensure that financial reporting needs are met in relation to any transformation projects
Ensure alignment in financial reporting between Fluid and IFS
Act as a subject matter expert regarding the financial reporting and treatment of project costs
Provide inputs to FP&A Manager to maintain financial modelling tools to ensure accuracy and integrity Work with the FP&A Manager to provide inputs for scenario-based modelling
Fully support budget holders within the support functions through the annual budget and reforecasting processes including explaining and adhering to relevant targets and deadlines, analysis and alignment with non-financial cost drivers and targets, working closely with the business to deliver on time and meaningful budgets for consolidation by the FP&A Manager.
Providing relevant inputs into the company’s 5-year plan (PR24) and support Price Reviews and assessment of performance throughout the AMP
Working closely with stakeholders on ad-hoc requests
Escalate risks and opportunities which are supported by the relevant analysis to internal stakeholders including Finance and Regulations
Support year end audit and reporting as required
Manage and mentor the business partner reporting into this role
Work collaboratively across the finance function to deliver outputs on time

What do you need?
Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Chartered Accountant or equivalent experience
Industry or Corporate Finance background, with Treasury and Project Accounting experience
Strong analytical, strategic, and commercial thinking skills
Excellent communicator, skilled in presenting clearly to stakeholders
Proven business partnering abilities
Advanced Excel and data modelling skills (Power BI or similar)
Proactive, organised, with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to prioritise effectively

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, this means we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may want.
We support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work and live in the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £63,785.00-£68,501.00 per year
Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

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