Management Accountant

The Commercial Management Department at Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions is regarded as a trusted and strong partner. We support business leaders to effectively manage and shape the future of the business by providing smart financial information, contractual analysis, and advice.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team working flexibly under a hybrid model both in the office and at home. They will be responsible for providing a full management accounting service and delivering professional, timely and accurate financial reporting & forecasting service to our Energy business. The role will be based in our Welwyn office but will also involve travel to various sites in Southern England and the Midlands.

Key activities

• Will be responsible for monthly project(s) financial results including the identification and production of variance analysis against the relevant forecasts, via detailed understanding of project expenditure, risks and opportunities
• Ensure accounting in line with BYES policies and IFRS standards
• Oversee the performance management and working capital
• Will be responsible for the production and analysis of key performance indicators based on all business areas
• Notify managers of trends and work with them on options/ways to achieve company targets
• Budgetary control. Support project sites (Project Manager, Operational Excellence, Quantity Surveyors, etc) to keep the project cost model and local risk register up to date
• Review the model (integrity + reconciliation with SAP) and constructively challenge forecast assumptions
• Key participant in project point reviews
• Provide forecasting, leading with input from relevant budget holders, the preparation of budgets forecasts, using a clear and driver-based approach
• Act as a business partner to ensure early identification of risks with successful mitigations
• Conduct finance reviews at project sites to support adherence to company procedures (i.e., stock, goods receipts) and conduct general and financial audits where relevant
• Review and drive the contract for general auditing of financial and non-financial obligations as well as for responding to operational queries
• Produce year end the statutory audit justification as required

Skills & qualification

• CIMA/ACCA part/fully qualified. Degree in relevant field preferred
• Construction/infrastructure background
• Able and willing to travel to site when required
• Financial diligence and attention to detail - Ability to be timely and accurate in the presentation of financial information in a pressured environment
• Excel – Intermediate
• Full Driving license required

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

• Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.
• In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a a successful provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.
• We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

• Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
• We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions