Commercial Accountant - Projects

Commercial Accountant - Projects OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Accountant to join a fast-paced and expanding international business headquartered in Dublin.You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting, driving project cost control, and supporting commercial decision-making across a range of complex projects.This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified accountant with strong analytical ability, commercial awareness, and experience partnering with operational teams in a project-based environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and deliver weekly and monthly project performance reports to senior management, providing analysis on key trends in cost, revenue, and margins.Support leadership teams by presenting project financial results, variance analysis, and forecasts at regular review meetings.Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to clarify financial submissions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in project reporting.Highlight key discussion points and business risks or opportunities for management attention.Monitor project spending, review budgets against actuals, and maintain strong financial discipline across multiple project portfolios.Partner with commercial and operations teams to analyse project profitability and cash flow performance.Provide input into budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.Assist with month-end close activities related to project accounting.Contribute to continuous improvement of financial and project reporting frameworks.Support the development of Power BI dashboards and other data visualisation tools to improve financial visibility and decision-making.Key RequirementsQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 1-2 years PQE.Experience in project-based industries such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, or similar.Strong understanding of cost control, WIP, and project performance reporting.Advanced Excel and analytical skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools desirable.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines in a fast-moving environment.