Opportunity to join a leading international service provider to the energy industry as Senior Commercial Coordinator/ Project Accountant.
Key responsibilities:
- Understanding and managing commercial terms and administration for Projects service line contracts, supporting delivery teams in risk management.
- Serving as the primary commercial contact for clients, attending meetings as needed.
- Preparing monthly client reports, including value of works, forecasts, budgets, and incentive schemes.
- Monitoring financial performance through monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, meeting reporting deadlines.
- Providing ongoing commercial analysis and support to project teams, budget holders, and Operations Managers.
- Ensuring accurate cost reporting and analysis, tracking recovery against costs and addressing issues promptly.
- Monitoring and providing feedback on KPI performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewing and ensuring correct and timely submission of invoices, addressing any commercial issues and optimising cash collection.
- Conducting contract commercial reviews, communicating and managing specific issues, risks, and opportunities.
- Identifying revenue growth and cost minimisation opportunities to enhance contract margins.
- Providing proactive advice and support on contractual and commercial aspects to project teams.
- Performing monthly/quarterly reconciliations for labour and third-party costs.
- Identifying and supporting contract amendments as needed.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree qualified, preferably in Finance/Accountancy/Business or part qualified Accountant.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Proactive, self-starter with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience in budgeting, re-forecasting, cost-reporting, and monthly accounts.
- Knowledge and experience in interpreting contractual documentation.