Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project: A great opportunity is available for a Programme/Project Finance Manager to join Mace's established healthcare sector. A sector which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, providing great opportunities for development. This once-in-a-generation scheme will deliver much needed new hospitals and transform healthcare facilities to benefit patients and clinicians nationwide.
A Finance Manager role overseeing all financial operations for the joint venture programme. The position ensures robust cost control, manages project finances, identifies risks and opportunities, and leads statutory accounts, audits, and tax processes. Strong experience in joint venture financial management is essential to support successful programme delivery.
Manage the operational financial management systems and manage all aspects of the project finances. Support operational financial management. Ensure good cost control and cost management behaviour on projects. Promote good financial disciplines (Oracle coding, understanding of Schedule of cost components). Investigate opportunities as well as high risk and material financial issues, or problem areas, on the projects. Support the proposal and development of solutions and options to resolve/progress concerns to a satisfactory outcome. Statutory accounts preparation. Assist with the yearly Mace audit, client audits and tax returns where necessary. Communication and reporting of key information to programme team and JV.
You'll be responsible for:
* Responsible for adhering to the programme finance policy.
* Liaising with commercial teams, treasury and purchase ledger to establish robust accounting processes for expenditure on a "cost recoverable" project to guarantee application costs are auditable by the client to ensure there are no disallowable costs which cannot be recovered.
* Assisting Mace tax team with statutory financial reporting.
* Supporting treasury with submissions for vat returns.
* Completing the month-end reporting and produce financial reports.
* Managing the Oracle accounting system as the Finance Business Partner.
* Managing the programme bank account.
* Managing individual accounts for the JV and Mace for staff and other charges.
* Issuing invoices and credit notes (as necessary) for the works to the client.
* Oversighting of payments for suppliers and subcontractors.
* Liaising with NHP finance department to ensure finance arrangements align with NHP requirements.
* Reconciling various balance sheet accounts, as well as sub ledgers.
* Reviewing and reporting overheads each month and accruing costs where necessary.
* Internal, external and client audit requirements.
* Facilitating collaboration between various teams through sharing information and collaborating on decision making.
* Amending, maintaining and reviewing of Project Financial Plans, Budgets and Forecasts on Oracle Cloud.
You'll need to have:
* Experience in joint ventures and cross company accounting.
* Working knowledge of budgeting, planning, forecasting and management reporting and analysis.
* Expertise in accounting software systems.
* Highly IT literate (Excel).
* Commercial acumen and understanding of NEC contracts.
* Ability to identify, manage, and implement process improvements.
* Knowledge in Oracle accounting software and systems.
* Ability to create reports and project statements.
* Strong attention to process and detail
* Strong numerical skills.
* Meticulous and precise
* Used to working with multiple disciplines (e.g. commercial, project controls).
* Minimum 1-2 years' experience in Accounting and Finance.
* Degree in Finance or Accounting or other similar, recognised qualification higher qualification such as chartered status.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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