Project Finance Analyst

ICF International Inc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative firm where your financial expertise will be valued. This role involves setting up projects in an ERP system, monitoring financials, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll collaborate closely with project managers and directors, contributing to the financial health of projects while enjoying a hybrid work environment. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a culture of inclusivity, you'll find ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in finance.

Benefits

Single Private Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee wellbeing hub

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in finance, ideally in professional services.
• Keen to study or already studying towards a finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in ERP system per contract and regulations.
• Monitor project financials and assist with client billing.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial modelling

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

1. New project set ups in ERP system, in accordance with the contract and SOX regulations
2. Monitoring and analysis of project financials in liaison with Project Managers and Directors
3. Project re-forecasting in accordance with ICF policies and procedures to ensure revenue is being recognised correctly.
4. Calculating and posting monthly sub-contractor accruals
5. Inputting to month end processes and reports
6. Client billing, working with Treasury to monitor aged debts and chase accordingly, help to reduce WIP
7. Ad-Hoc duties as and when required.

Basic Requirements:

1. Excel skills to intermediate level (pivot tables, lookup formulas, financial modelling)
2. Minimum 2 years' experience within finance function ideally gained within professional services, although all applicants will be considered, as long as they can demonstrate aptitude.
3. Experienced user of financial systems (currently adopting Maconomy)
4. Keen to study or already studying towards a finance qualification

Personal Qualities:

1. Strong verbal, interpersonal and written skills
2. Must have a good work ethic, ability to work to deadlines and be interested in learning and development.
3. Ability to organise, prioritise, and self-motivate with a high level of commitment and initiative.
4. A team player with a 'can-do attitude'.

About us:
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called 'You Matter', which awards points as a 'thank you' for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

1. Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
2. Dental insurance and an online GP service.
3. 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
4. Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
5. Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
6. Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy:
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Birmingham (GB81)

Birmingham; Leeds; London; Manchester; Newcastle upon Tyne; Nottingham; Reading

Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits