Senior Project Accountant

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our Cost Management team. This role is an exciting opportunity to work on high impact wide variety of projects within our finance department and stakeholders across the organisation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and maximising the benefits from our change investment.

About the Role

To support and challenge the business on the financial management and performance of the overall Change Portfolio and individual portfolios including reasonableness reviews of forecast spend at an aggregate level.

Drive high-quality and insightful financial appraisal on investment cases and linkage to business plans and forecasts.

Lead benefit realisation process and ensure actual benefits are tracked and reflected within business plans.

Deliver regular Change management information and commentary for senior stakeholders.

Manage and oversee project accounting activities including allocations, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Support internal and external audits related to project finances.

About You

Experience of investment appraisal techniques and considerations.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise.

Proactive and curious self-starter with the confidence and tenacity to drive improvements ability to drive improvements and maintain high quality standards in a challenging environment

Strong communication and relationship management skills with senior colleagues across multiple functions.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.