Senior Project Accountant- High Speed 2 East Midlands (Ashby de la Zouch/Birmingham)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join our team in the East Midlands (Ashby de la Zouch/Birmingham)! Reporting to the Finance Lead of High Speed 2 Projects, you will play a key role within the project finance team, supporting the delivery of one of the UK’s largest ever infrastructure projects.

In this role you will be responsible for the overall project accounting management of several high profile HS2 projects, enabling effective cost control and ensuring the provision of key management information to the project team.

The successful candidate will have several monthly touchpoints with the end customer to review Applications for Payments, forecast data, and project Key Performance Indicators.

This role supports hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week, primarily Ashby de la Zouch/Birmingham sites.

You’ll make an impact by

• Overall responsibility all Project Accounting topics, including correct cost booking, as well as budget and forecast cost controlling analysis on a monthly basis
• Overall responsibility for the monthly closing of the project books
• Creation of and meetings with end customer to review: Applications for Payments, project forecast data, and project Key Performance Indicators.
• End to end customer invoice/billing management
• Prepare financial reporting to support decision making and Commercial Manager requirements
• Maintain good customer relationship; calculating, agreeing and negotiating the additional charges and penalties each month
• Actively participate in business process improvement and the digitalisation of processes
• Act with integrity in a supporting role to the wider operational depot team
• Ensure awareness and exhibit behaviours in accordance with Siemens compliance policies
• Build effective relationships with Managers, Heads of Functions and Directors, helping them understand performance and cost drivers
• Communicate financial information clearly and confidently, tailoring your approach to different audiences

Your success will be grounded by

• Qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Prior experience in a financial/accounting role
• Proven accounting skills with ability to demonstrate an understanding and interpretation of key financial statements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-disciplined with strong time management ability.
• Diligent with good attention to detail.
• Demonstrates initiative with flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Good working knowledge of SAP desirable.

At Siemens, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay

Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus

Family: Day-one parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

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We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.