Project Finance Analyst

ICF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Project Finance Analyst to join its Europe & Asia Business Management team on a permanent basis to drive the financial performance of ICF activities. You will forecast, re-forecast, profile revenue and manage month-end reporting, liaising with Project Managers and Directors across diverse teams.

You will work with ERP systems (Maconomy) and develop financial models in Excel, while studying toward a professional finance qualification.

Qualifications

• Proficient Excel skills with pivot tables, vlookup and financial modelling.
• 2+ years in a finance function, preferably in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Re-forecast revenue in line with ICF policies to ensure correct revenue recognition.
• Forecasting, Revenue Profiling and budgeting responsibilities across projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Directors across diverse teams.
• Monitor and analyse project financials with Project Managers/Directors.
• Manage own portfolio of projects and month-end processes and reporting.
• Create new project set-ups in ERP and post monthly sub-contractor accruals.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Maconomy

Education

Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Project Finance Analyst to join our Europe & Asia Business Management team on a permanent basis to drive the financial performance of the ICF activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Project re-forecasting in accordance with ICF policies and procedures to ensure revenue is being recognised correctly.
• Forecasting, Revenue Profiling and budgeting are important aspects of the role.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and Project Directors across diverse teams, disciplines, and backgrounds.
• Monitoring and analysis of project financials in liaison with Project Managers and Directors.
• Responsible for their own portfolio of projects and in charge of month end processes and reporting
• New project set ups in ERP system, in accordance with the contract and SOX regulations
• Calculating and posting monthly sub-contractor accruals
• Inputting to month end processes and reports
• Client billing, working with Treasury to monitor aged debts and chase, accordingly, help to reduce WIP
• Ad-Hoc duties as and when required.

Basic Requirements

• Excel skills to intermediate level (pivot tables, lookup formulas, financial modelling)
• 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.
• Experienced user of financial systems (currently adopting Maconomy)
• Keen to study or already studying towards a finance qualification

Personal Qualities

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

Right to Work, Location & Sponsorship

Role

We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the world. For roles located in the UK, Belgium, Spain, or Germany, applicants must:

• Hold the right to work in the country where the role is based, or be eligible for visa sponsorship, which we may consider on a case-by-case basis, and
• Be physically present in that country by their first day of employment (or able to relocate beforehand).

Unless stated otherwise, relocation support is not automatically provided.

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.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

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:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• 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.
• 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 interview (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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