Capex Accountant and Budgeting Manager

Sanderson are partnering with a leading Semi State body to recruit for a highly motivated and experienced Capex Accountant, Governance and Budgeting Manager to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with a strong background in capital investment, financial reporting, and governance, who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in managing capital projects, budgeting, forecasting, and financial compliance. You'll also support strategic decision-making by ensuring that current and planned investments are fully funded and aligned with both capital and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Partner with the Investment & Reporting Controller to manage capital projects and cost reporting.
• Support procurement in evaluating project cost estimates.
• Track investment plans, budgets, variances, and highlight risks or issues.
• Assist in building maintenance budgeting and monitoring of spend and commitments.

Governance, Policy and Compliance

• Collaborate with the General Ledger team on asset register management, verifications, and disposals.
• Develop and maintain SOPs aligned with legislative and policy frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in preparing materials for Capex Steering & Evaluation Committees.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Contribute to the enhancement of financial systems and processes, including SAP.
• Identify and implement technology solutions to improve planning and reporting efficiency.

Reporting and Communication

• Ensure timely completion of financial, compliance, and reconciliation reporting.
• Collaborate on asset creation and reporting following board approvals.
• Support compliance with frameworks such as the Climate Action Framework, Public Spending Code, EU Taxonomy, and CSRD.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Qualified Accountant with at least two years post-qualification experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in investment appraisal.
• Proven experience in capital investment accounting and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial systems, operations, and business processes.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in project management and process improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact capital projects and play a key role in shaping financial governance and investment strategy. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you. For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply online.