Job Description
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