Project Finance Officer

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

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Job details

CPI-64-26

£35,329 - £45,329 per annum - dependent on experience

Sedgefield

Full-time - Permanent

5 Jul 2026 Application Deadline

Job Description

About CPI

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

The role

CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Project Finance Officer to join its established and growing finance team to play a key role in supporting the financial delivery of private and grant-funded projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of financial administration and reporting, particularly in the context of UK and EU grant funding.

The Role

• 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.

The person

The successful candidate must be educated to Level 3 (or equivalent) in a business-related discipline, or have relevant, practical experience with grant-funded projects and have;

• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• A proven track record working with grant funding and completing month-end processes accurately.
• Knowledge of public sector performance requirements and EU procurement rules.
• Experience/knowledge of ERDF or Horizon 2020 grant claim production.

It would be advantageous if the successful candidate was also educated to HND level (or equivalent) in a business related discipline, had AAT or an equivalent accountancy qualification and had;

• Experience administering a portfolio of UK and EU grant projects.
• Familiarity with project accounting software.

What does CPI offer you?

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Find Out More About Our Culture And Benefits.