Senior Project Accountant

Are you a finance professional who enjoys getting close to the action in complex, high-value projects? A growing, technology-focused business based in Southampton is looking to appoint a Senior Project Controller to join its expanding commercial finance team.\\n\\nWorking at the intersection of finance, operations, and project delivery, this is a great opportunity to influence performance and decision-making across a portfolio of dynamic, international projects. The organisation is part of a fast-evolving sector with a strong pipeline of work and a clear growth strategy, making this a fantastic next step for someone looking to progress within project finance.\\n\\nWhat will the Senior Project Accountant role involve?\\n\\nFull ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting across multiple large-scale projects.\\nBuilding close working relationships with project managers to monitor progress, manage risk, and ensure financial accuracy.\\nConducting variance and profitability analysis to support business performance reviews.\\nContributing to strategic planning, commercial reviews, and investment appraisal processes.\\nPlaying a key role in project audits and supporting finance process improvements.\\nSuitable Candidate for the Senior Project Accountant vacancy:\\n\\nIdeally experience in a project controlling, financial analysis, or project accounting role.\\nComfortable working across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, commercial environment.\\nStrong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data (NetSuite experience advantageous but not essential).\\nA confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge cross-functional teams.\\nAdditional benefits and information for the role of Senior Project Accountant:\\n\\nHybrid working model with 3 days office, 2 remote but with additional flexibility offered if situational needs arise.\\nFlexi-hours – Outcome led rather than time dictated.\\nGenerous benefits including:\\n\\n5% matched pension (salary sacrifice).\\nPrivate medical insurance (family cover via Vitality).\\nBupa dental cover (family).\\nAnnual travel insurance.\\nCycle to work and tech purchase schemes.\\nDeath-in-service at 4x salary.\\n 25 days holiday + bank holidays.\\nCMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role.

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