Role Ref No: TfWM - Metro Programme. Salary Range: Type of position: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB. Full Time

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1 Role Title: Role Ref No: Location: Function Operational Report to: Project Accountant Birmingham TfWM - Metro Programme MMA Commercial Accountant Salary Range: Type of position: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB Full Time Reporting to the Alliance Accountant, the Project Accountant is responsible for day to day financial management in accordance with the PAA, policies and procedures. This includes ensuring that projects are controlled and managed to deliver the agreed target cost and cash projections, whilst mitigating business risk and undue commercial exposure. The role places particular emphasis on the identification, recording and management of cost, variances, change, verification of applications for payment and ensuring payments are made in a timely manner as well as supporting our operations management in operational cost control on all our activities. Midland Metro Alliance operates a matrix management model. Operationally, the Project Accountant reports directly to the Alliance Accountant whilst functional line management is to the WMCA Finance function via Alliance Finance & Commercial Director to the Head of Finance and Business Planning. As an employee of the WMCA the Job Holder is accountable to the WMCA s Head of Finance and Business Planning for ensuring that the job holder at all times carries out their duties as set out in this role profile in accordance with the statutory, regulatory and policy provisions governing the WMCA. MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST Support the development of robust strategic business plans for the Alliance Provide financial support on Owner s Brief, Project Proposals, Owners reports to funders.support the production of robust cash flow information to the Owners Team to ensure cash available to meet obligations. Ensure submission of robust budgets into the Agresso System and ongoing monitoring of financial information Support the development of Target Costs including Value for Money review Support the consolidation of Project & Programme Management Reporting spend to the AMT, ALT and metro Board including high level commentary. Review of applications for payment from the NOPs in line with purchase orders. ensuring timely payments from Owner Delivering the agreed methodology and administering of Programme Management & Project Support allocations. Support the performance management process and administration of performance payments Reviewing current processes for management accounts preparation and streamlining across Alliance Support the preparation of audit packs Collaboration with non-finance managers in order to develop integrated processes and promote understanding of financial requirements Ensure that the current position is accurately reflected within the financial monitoring reports. Investigate variances and evaluate and effectively challenge financial management information.

2 BEHAVIOURAIL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Flexibility & Change The ability to adapt and respond positively to a variety of situations and people in order to meet changing priorities in the role. Having the ability to change focus throughout the day / week dependent on the delivery requirements for the role. Quality The underlying drive to ensure that quality is not comprised within the working environment. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the Alliance and a consistent approach to stakeholders to provide excellent and documented written and verbal communication. Team work The willingness and ability to work co-operatively and supportively with colleagues, developing positive, open working relationships in order to solve problems and to help achieve business goals Professional displaying the highest standards of ethics and compliance, acting with the utmost integrity at all times in a role which requires professionalism and empathy in sometimes challenging circumstances. Focus On Service The desire to anticipate, meet and exceed the needs and expectations of stakeholders ensuring all staff are safety focused, professional and delivering a quality service at all times. Honesty & Consistency The ability to demonstrate open, honest and ethical behaviour in all dealings with stakeholders, colleagues, suppliers, partners and the public. It is about being open and honest and acting consistently with the Alliance values at all times PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Essential CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant Educated to degree level or equivalent Desirable Prince 2 Qualified / Studier Knowledge Management and organisational skills Efficient presentation and communication skills Have the capacity to be influential and amenable Professionalism and cordiality A knowledge of the sector Behavioural / Collaboration knowledge

3 Experience Minimum 2-3 years experience in similar role The capacity to meet project deadlines Transport sector experience Light Rail, rail or highway multi-disciplinary delivery experience Strong technical skills in accounting Advanced Excel/systems skills/ Financial modelling technique Strong systems manipulation skills Experience in Process mapping and implementation experience Solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities Project Accounting Experience Working in a project team environment ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this post. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role. These may therefore be subject to future amendments following appropriate consultation. Approved By: Date:

4 Appendix - Competency rating requirement: Project Accountant The Role Competency Requirements are based on the Association for Project Management (apm) Competency Framework which identifies 27 competency requirements. The Role Competency Requirements must be read in conjunction with the apm Competency Framework which is available to download at You will need to register but this is free and does not require apm membership. The Competency Framework provides a summary explanation of each competency along with up to seven more specific competencies for both application (skills and experience) A1-7 and also knowledge K1-7. In recognition of the different levels of competence required depending on role and/or seniority there is a rating scale, as shown below. APM Competency Ratings Level Application Knowledge 1. Aware As only awareness is required at this level, no application is expected Has an awareness of the knowledge needed for the competence 2. Practised Applies the competence under supervision, primarily in noncomplex situations. Has a working knowledge of, and can describe, the competence. 3. Competent Applies the competence independently, primarily in situations of limited complexity. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the competence in situations of limited complexity. 4. Proficient Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations. Supervises others applying the competence. Has detailed knowledge of the competence in complex situations and can critically evaluate and adapt as required 5. Expert Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations. Recognised as an expert by other senior professionals, who is called on by others for advice on the competence. Has an in-depth knowledge of the competence in complex situations. Can critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods if required and educate others

5 No. Competence Key Competence Application Knowledge 1 Ethics, compliance and professionalism Team management Conflict management Leadership Procurement Contract management Requirements management Solutions development Schedule management Resource management Budgeting and cost control Risk, opportunity and issue management Quality management Consolidated planning Transition management Financial management Resource capacity planning Governance arrangements Stakeholder and communications management Frameworks and methodologies Reviews Change control Independent assurance Business case Asset allocation Capability development 3 3

6 27 Benefits management 3 4