Programme Finance Lead

Programme Finance Lead
Location: Warwick - Hybrid working arrangement 3 days on site
Pay Rate: £450 per day via umbrella (inside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

We're recruiting for a Programme Finance Lead to support a large programme portfolio within a complex project environment.

Working closely with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners and Investment Accountants, you'll be responsible for forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial governance, while providing challenge and support to key stakeholders.

This role would suit someone with strong programme or project finance experience who is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and driving improvements to financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage forecasting and budgeting activities across programme portfolios
Produce and review financial reporting packs and commentary
Analyse spend, trends and variances
Challenge financial assumptions and project forecasts
Partner with Project Managers and senior stakeholders
Support programme governance and financial controls
Present financial information to non-finance audiences
Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting
Support quarterly planning and forecasting cyclesExperience Required

Finance Business Partnering, Project Finance or Programme Finance experience
Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capability
Experience supporting projects, programmes or investment portfolios
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to work independently and proactively challenge where appropriateDesirable

Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, transformation or capital projects
SAP experience Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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