Strategic Project Finance Manager

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking not-for-profit organization as a vital part of the Programme Team. This role is key in ensuring financial integrity through accurate reporting and efficient processes, bridging the gap between funders and educational institutions. You will leverage your accountancy qualifications and strong communication skills to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, while maintaining crucial financial records and collaborating with stakeholders. With flexible working options, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the charity and education sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification is essential for this role.
• Strong communication skills are required to present insights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient processes.
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights.
• Monitor and report on accruals and deferrals.

Skills

Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)

Strong communication skills

SAGE 50

Excel skills

Risk assessment

Budget planning

Financial scenario analysis

Power BI dashboards

Experience in charity/government/university sector

Tools

SAGE

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Building management reports

Your new company
Working with a not-for-profit representative body, this role ensures the financial integrity of a specific programme through accurate reporting and efficient financial processes. The programme is funded by the government and this role is pivotal between the funder and the colleges/schools delivering the programme.

Your new role
As an integral part of the Programme Team, you will show a clear understanding of the financial requirements necessary to deliver the programme. You will maintain and deliver accurate reporting that is effectively communicated to the management team with accurate back-up data. You will take responsibility for ensuring that financial processes are efficient and run smoothly, problem-solving any issues encountered in a timely manner.

• Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights.
• Handle multi-project accounts, reconciliations, and complex financial structures.
• Maintain the programme General Ledger, financial statements, and reconciliations on SAGE.
• Compile accurate monthly expense claims forecasts for government funding approval.
• Produce detailed monthly forecasts and finance dashboard reports.
• Monitor and report on accruals and deferrals.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and government bodies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)
• Strong communication skills to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent SAGE 50 and Excel skills
• Experience in risk assessment, budget planning, and financial scenario analysis
• Experience producing Power BI dashboards
• Experience working within a charity, government body, or university sector

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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