Job summary

Exciting New Job Opportunity

Key skills required for this role

Experience in a similar role within the government contracting industry or relevant financial experience in a related industry.

Important

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACMA, solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the Defense sector, is on the lookout for an Accountant - FP&A to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis. This role is essential for driving financial forecasts, budgeting processes, and strategic support in the financial discipline of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead for Business unit financial reporting requirements, both routine and non-routine
• Strong understanding of advanced financial planning and analysis concepts and the ability to articulate these to management
• Own the preparation of the Business Unit monthly short-term forecast and Annual Operating Plan forecast, with detailed supporting schedules
• Understand and develop indirect rate models and conduct rate variance analysis
• Analyse Business Unit level financial forecasts and provide independent assessments to Management
• Support internal programme reviews and prepare ad-hoc reports for Senior Management
• Prepare variance analysis of actual versus forecast financial performance
• Establish and monitor departmental budgets, indirect rate forecasts, and estimates
• Develop and implement sophisticated financial models and dashboards
• Analyse trends in orders, sales, cost of sales, profit, and cash, and provide strategic recommendations to Senior Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for accurate and timely submission of all Business Unit reports and data requests

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACMA, etc) with post-qualification experience
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Experience in a similar role within the government contracting industry or relevant financial experience in a related industry

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and engaging environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture that fosters work-life success
• Access to comprehensive benefits package

If you are a dedicated finance professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team and further your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key part of our client's financial excellence in Bristol.