Finance Project Manager

• Annual Salary: Up to £50,000 + good benefits
• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Finance are supporting our client in their search for a Finance Project Manager to lead and manage finance-related projects and programmes across the organisation. This role is crucial for ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery of financial initiatives, supporting strategic financial planning, process improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor individual project budgets within each programme, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Analyse financial data and provide accurate forecasting to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Develop and implement financial tracking and reporting tools.
• Review and improve financial processes and controls across departments.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Finance, Programme Management Office, Property, Education, IT, and HR teams.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to senior leadership, trustees, and external partners.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training across teams to improve financial literacy and system use.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Part qualified and qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Significant proven experience in financial project management or business transformation.
• Strong analytical and technical finance skills, including experience of analysing project performance.
• Experience of initiating and implementing improvements to financial processes and controls.
• Collaborative and diplomatic, able to build effective and successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Accounting experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be beneficial but not essential

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Non-contributory pension scheme with an 11% employer contribution
• Professional fees/memberships paid
• Hybrid working
• 35 hour working week
• Central Chelmsford location with free, on-site parking
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Engaging in a role that directly contributes to the community and supports the mission of the organisation.

If you are interested in this Finance Project Manager position or wish to find out more, please apply now.