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