Anglian Water Group Ltd.
Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
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Who are we?
Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.
To do that we need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?
We truly care about doing the right thing, enabling our business to be able to deliver what is needed to succeed and want to continue with the great progress we are making with efficiencies. To help us achieve these targets we’re looking at doing things differently, for this we are seeking an experienced a Project Commercial Accountant.
To ensure we support our objectives of collaboration across the business whilst providing our workforce with the agility to achieve a healthy work/ life balance, we are asking our staff to have office or site presence on an average of three days a week.
What will you be doing as our new Project Commercial Accountant?
Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor within our Commercial team, you will be responsible for the monthly management, forecasting and reporting of costs and the commercial management of a project or programme of projects from inception through to close out. They will report to a Senior QS or Project Commercial Manager (PCM) within one of the programme delivery areas.
They will also provide commercial and financial support to both the delivery management and on-site delivery teams and produce monthly analysis of project performance.
Key responsibilities:
· Ensure robust cost management and forecasting is undertaken at all times.
· Provide accurate live forecasting /re-forecasting .
· Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations.
· Perform m onth end project analysis, forecasting accuracy, performance metrics and analysis into Risk and Opportunity schedule e nsur ing that the information provide d is accurate and reflective of the performance of the project(s).
· Ensure all efficiencies are reflected in the reporting tools provided, to the C lient ’s timeline.
· Provide reports on actual costs v s. estimate & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, in particular highlight, challenge & resolve variance to latest plans .
· Ensure robust cost management processes are always undertaken with accurate and timely reports, data and analysis on hand to assist in commercial decisions.
· Work in collaboration with the Delivery Team to identify, implement and monitor efficiency plans throughout the lifecycle of the project.
· Ensure proper records (including final accounts) are kept and maintained.
· Collaboratively work with Estimating, and Delivery teams assist ing with project and programme requirements - risk mitigation plans, project estimates.
· Ensure s ubcontracts are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements, and final accounts are submitted on a timely basis and that they agree to contractual terms.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….
To be successful in this position you will need solid financial experience in a commercial, project or project accounting position.Ideally you will be qualified/part qualified and hold a finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA/ACA), we will also consider applications from individuals who are “qualified by relevant experience”. Detailed understanding of financial forecasting is essential.Should you have experience in the Utilities industry this will make you stand out from the crowd!
You will have the ability to manage pressure, and won’t be phased meeting strict deadlines, and feel comfortable challenging operational management at all levels when the need arises.
If you have a passion to make a real impact on an exciting project within an industry- leading alliance, please apply today!
Our vision
A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:
Empower our people; Delight our customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.
Our Values
To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:
Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region.
With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.
We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.
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