Key responsibilities
Manage the financial aspects of projects from initiation through to completion
Provide project accounting support, including budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting
Prepare and support basic monthly management accounts and variance analysis
Assist with budget monitoring and financial performance reporting
Identify and implement process improvements within finance operations
Work closely with senior finance leadership to support financial controls and reporting
Candidate profile
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in project accounting, ideally managing projects end-to-end
Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting
Strong process improvement mindset with a methodical approach
Comfortable operating in an interim, hands-on environment
Desirable
Experience within charity, higher education, or not-for-profit organisations
Familiarity with restricted funding or grant-based environments
Contract details
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: Oxford (some on-site presence expected)
Start: As soon as possible