Project Finance Assistant
Cambridge (hybrid - one day home working per week)
£28,000-£32,000 per annum
We are looking for a Finance Projects Administrator to join our client's busy Project Finance Team. This role is integral to the reporting on our projects and requires a candidate who can navigate a complex finance environment with precision and a correct-first-time work ethic. The successful candidate will be adept at communication within a culturally diverse community and will support the finance department with the administration of project cost claims and queries.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Act as the first point of contact for all project-related queries, coordinating through to resolution.
- Coordinate project submissions and cost claims with international partners.
- Manage project reporting for assigned projects and provide support to the Project Reporting System.
- Understand and apply EC project rules relevant to the projects.
- Validate expense claims from project partners and coordinate the approval of our own project cost claims.
- Track and validate evidence for project travel claims and prepare audit files.
- Offer administrative support during project audits and ensure accurate data entry into EC project portals.
- Coordinate project reporting via the project intranet and support the Finance Team with general finance administration.
- Provide holiday cover for the financial reporting admin team and manage finance post, filing, scanning, and archiving of finance documents.
- Administer the general purchase ledger email inbox and offer first-line support to supplier queries.
- Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.
Working Arrangements:
- Flexible-hybrid model with weekly office visits required.
- Office presence majority of the time with some flexibility available.
- Business travel may be required occasionally.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in MS Office: Strong skills with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong customer focus with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively.
Core Competencies:
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Customer focus.
- Self-motivation and commitment to results.
- Innovation and improvement.
- Teamwork.
- Communication and influence.
- Flexibility.
- Planning and organising.
Please apply now for more information.