Project Finance Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to manage the financial aspects of a portfolio of grant‑funded projects. The role starts immediately and is initially for a minimum of two months, working closely with project managers and grant leads to ensure effective funding management and compliance with donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain financial controls and review project transactions for compliance with donor and organisational requirements.
• Prepare and review project fund statements, reconciliations, accruals, and financial adjustments.
• Produce monthly and quarterly budget vs actual reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Provide regular spend updates and financial insight to project managers and grant leads.
• Support project teams with budgeting, reforecasting, and financial decision‑making.
• Ensure grants are utilised in line with contractual obligations and donor requirements.
• Develop and improve reporting tools and templates.
• Produce consolidated portfolio reporting, identifying financial risks, trends, and performance indicators.

Required profile

• Management Accountant, Project Accountant, Grants Accountant, or Finance Business Partner (part qualified).
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Experience within grant‑funded, charity, NGO, research, or project‑based environments is advantageous.

Required skills