Project Finance Officer #25311

Accounting for International Development; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in finance is seeking a Project Finance Officer for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in London. This role is essential for providing accurate financial support and analysis for various projects, ensuring compliance and effective donor reporting. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background, particularly in managing restricted funds and will possess the necessary IT skills to manage financial documents efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance role.
• Knowledge of managing restricted funding and grant project finances.
• Ability to meet timelines and deliver objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform project financial analysis (Budget vs Actuals).
• Monitor project cash flow.
• Support project audits with preparation of financial documents.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Grant Funding management

IT competence

Intermediate Excel skills

Job description

Hybrid, London UK

12 month FTC

The Project Finance Officer will be part of an internationally focussed finance team supporting a diverse portfolio of projects, providing financial support and detailed analysis to Project Managers, ensuring project financial information is accurate and available. In addition, supporting the completion of project financial donor reporting and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Financial analysis (Budget vs Actuals, Time utilisation, as well as basic compliance) and management to ensure accuracy.
• Project Cash flow monitoring
• Support project audits with preparation of financial documents, etc.

Key Relationships

• Project Managers and project leaders

Skills & Experience

• Experience in an accounting or finance role, with sound knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience/knowledge managing restricted funding.
• Grant Funding management especially desirable
• IT competent, with Intermediate Excel skills (advanced skills welcome).
• Ability to deliver objectives according to established timelines.

An understanding of basic accounting principles will be needed, while knowledge or experience of dealing with grant project finances (using restricted funding) will benefit you greatly.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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