Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.   Abraham Lincoln.
 
Sheridan Maine, in partnership with our esteemed global client, is currently seeking a skilled Project Finance Analyst for a 6-month fixed term contract. This unique opportunity involves working on a critical project following a recent acquisition.
 
This position requires a candidate who can effectively engage with C-suite level individuals, leveraging their experience to work collaboratively with the business in identifying costs and constructively challenging spending decisions.
 
Key duties of the Project Finance Analyst include:

• Maintenance of undisclosed project budget.
• Ownership of reporting actual comparisons and monthly movements through change log.
• Ownership of month end process.
• Identify stranded and dual-running costs and develop detailed budget and forecast.
• Own the process of validating monthly TSA invoicing.
• Liaise with Treasury team in maintaining project cash flow and ensure cash items are recorded accordingly.
• Deal with ad-hoc requests centred around the project.

 
To be considered for the role of Project Finance Analyst, your skills must include:

• Studying towards or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong financial accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and provide constructive feedback on financial matters.
• Ability to assess risk and develop mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels.

 
If you are a dynamic finance professional seeking a challenging opportunity to contribute to a major transformation project, please click on apply as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.