Finance Manager / Senior Project Accountant (Consultancy
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-17
Listing for:
Hays
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4399668
Job d:
Closing date:
Location:
London Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Business or Management Consultancy / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Alice Simpson Hays office:
London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone:
Email: alice.simpson
Your new companyA growing, people-focused consultancy business with an impressive client portfolio and a strong reputation within the architecture, engineering & design world. Following a period of continued growth, the business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager / Senior Project Accountant to support project performance, financial planning, and decision-making across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing commercial decisions, and working in a project-led environment.
Your new role
Key responsibilities will include:
Producing monthly Management Accounts and reporting on projects Reporting and analysing profitability, WIP, project costs, utilisation rates and operational KPIs to identify opportunities and risks
Business partnering with project leads and senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance
Managing the end-to-end accounting processes for multiple projects Reviewing project profitability, budgeting, forecasting and revenue recognition
Supporting month-end reporting and providing insightful variance analysis
Challenging and influencing stakeholders to improve project outcomes and financial performance
Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts Delivering meaningful financial information to support strategic decision-making
Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Driving continuous improvement across financial controls, reporting and project accounting processes
What you'll need to succeedACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Experience in a Finance Manager, Project Accountant, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering role Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
Prior experience within a consultancy, professional services, project-based or people-led environment would be advantageous
Commercially focused with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insight
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
What you'll get in return
60,000 - 70,000 base salary
Hybrid working arrangement
Exposure to senior leadership and key business decisionsA highly visible role with genuine opportunity to influence commercial performance
Supportive and collaborative culture
Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date CV or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays for more information. #4399668 - Alice Simpson
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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