Project Accountant Specialist- GCAP

We are looking for a Project Accountant Specialist for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK) within the GCAP Finance UO of the GCAP Joint Venture.

The Project Accountant will play an important role in the Finance Team of the new Joint Venture with our partners BAE and MHI, joining right at the start of its journey. This is a rare opportunity to have exposure to a wide range of tasks and stakeholders at the inception of a new programme, helping shape enduring processes and practices.

Due to the fast-moving nature of the new company, the role is expected to offer a varied workload which will provide an excellent environment to develop skills and will need a candidate who is able to adapt to a changing environment.

Accountabilities

• Contributing to the shaping of the GCAP JV’s Project Finance policies, processes, and procedures;
• Reviewing and understanding key contracts and preparing associated Sales & Margin Trading Plans, as well as regular reports on contract status and broader management accounts packs;
• Collaborating with other functions to understand underlying contract status and proactively resolve any issues, and with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, so to ensure customer claims are raised in a timely and accurate manner, and that vendor charges are appropriate and understood;
• Liaising with the Accounting & Reporting teams to ensure the correct accounting treatment has been adopted for any events requiring judgement;
• Other ad-hoc support required across the business partnering and project finance domains which will arise in the early stages of life of the new business

Qualifications

• Relevant financial qualification (or studying towards it, depending on the level of seniority);
• Strong academic background and track record.

Skills and Experience

• Broad understanding of project accounting processes;
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of various seniorities and backgrounds, relaying financial concepts in a simple and understandable manner;
• Problem solving mentality and ability to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment

What We Offer

• Fixed remuneration commensurate with the experience and level of the selected resource, accompanied by rewards related to business results;
• Opportunities for training and continuous updating of professional skills and soft skills;
• Work-Life Balance: We promote the right balance between private and professional life based on hybrid and flexible working formulas;
• Wellness: we put the economic, physical, social and psychological well‑being of our people first, offering multiple solutions close to their needs.

We apply CCNL per l’Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti. Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.