Grant-Funded Project Finance Specialist

CPI Innovation Services Trust Limited; Sedgefield; On-site; ZAR 791,774 - 1,015,889; Full time

Job summary

CPI invites applications for a Project Finance Officer to support financial delivery of private and grant-funded projects. The role focuses on grant administration, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting for UK and EU programmes.

We seek candidates with strong Excel/Outlook skills and proven experience with grant funding and month-end processes. Familiarity with ERDF/Horizon 2020 is valuable. Hybrid working available where possible.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 (or equivalent) in a business-related discipline, or relevant practical experience with grant-funded projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of public sector performance requirements and EU procurement rules.
• Experience/knowledge of ERDF or Horizon 2020 grant claim production.
• Advantageous: HND level (or equivalent) in a business discipline, and AAT or equivalent accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Administering financial requirements of grant offer letters and private contracts.
• Analysing costs and timesheets for eligibility and budget compliance.
• Producing and submitting grant claims in line with UK and EU regulations.
• Maintaining project cash flow plans and forecasting.
• Supporting audit preparation and providing financial reporting to Project Managers.
• Coordinating with other grant participants when CPI is Lead Partner.
• Maintaining and developing project accounting systems and schedules.
• Collaborating with other departments to identify R&D qualifying expenditure.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Grant funding experience

EU procurement rules

ERDF/Horizon grant claims

Public sector performance requirements

Project accounting software

Education

Level 3 in business-related discipline

HND in business-related discipline (advantageous)

AAT or equivalent accountancy qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Project accounting software

Job description

CPI invites applications for a Project Finance Officer to support financial delivery of private and grant-funded projects. The role focuses on grant administration, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting for UK and EU programmes.

We seek candidates with strong Excel/Outlook skills and proven experience with grant funding and month-end processes. Familiarity with ERDF/Horizon 2020 is valuable. Hybrid working available where possible.