About the role

Project Management Accountant focusing on cost accounting and financial performance for significant finance projects at Motability. Engaging with senior leaders to influence decision-making and support strategic reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver large‑scale cost accounting analysis across major grant programmes, providing deep insight into programme performance, cost drivers and value for money.
Be the technical subject matter expert for cost accounting methodology, validating assumptions for strategic planning.
Secondarily, technical support to some elements of our Investment Accounting.
Be part of the development team for a suite of financial performance metrics in line with best practice. This will include cost allocation methodologies and balanced scorecard elements aligned to strategic reporting.
Support the preparation of financial forecasts and scenario modelling.
Engage with the Head of Finance and CFO to deliver a shared understanding of future expenditure, including scenario modelling and cost‑based forecasting, providing insight into future expenditure patterns and organisational flexibility.
Providing high quality financial insights to support the preparation of business cases within the organisation for capital and revenue grant initiatives.
Deliver high quality data analytics and reporting that drive evidence-based decision making to maximise impact and value for money.
Provide insight into programme performance and cost efficiency to support any shift in operating model, so that Motability maintains clear sight of its impact and value for money.
To be an active member of the Finance team with an ethos of continuous improvement contributing to the development of process efficiencies.

Recognised CCAB Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
In depth understanding of and practical experience in cost accounting and overhead allocation in complex organisations, delivering high‑quality cost analysis at scale.
Some exposure to value for money and impact studies.
Preparation of financial business cases in competing resource environments.
Periodic reporting, budget and forecast preparation with variance analysis and commentary.
Experience, or understanding, of Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, with the ability to build dashboards, manage certified datasets, and contribute to governed reporting environments.
Sage 200 accounting package experience.
Microsoft Excel – advanced level.
Previous experience of influencing decision making at a senior level through technical expertise.
A collaborative working style, contributing to a culture of active learning and continuous improvement.

26 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/ sell up to five days.
One wellbeing day for extra flexibility.
Pension scheme - Up to 20%, including a 10% non-contributory contribution and matched contributions up to 5%.
Life Assurance of four times your salary.
Private healthcare through BUPA for you and your family, along with a Medicash Health Plan.
Employee assistance programme: GP appointments, eye tests, flu vaccinations, sick pay and free gym and yoga sessions.
Enhanced Parental Leave, including Adoption Pay.
Free parking, EV charge points and a minibus service to/from the town centre and train station.
Fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, and a *Dress for Your Day* dress code.
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.