Finance Business Partner, Projects - 6 month Fixed Term ContractAbout Palladium Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value.
We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help solve the world's most pressing challenges.
With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.
The role You will have prime responsibility for the financial management of a portfolio of projects, which will include being the key contact point for the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the provision of accurate budget actuals and forecast reporting for both the individual projects, as well as your consolidated portfolio of projects.
Key responsibilities include: Creation and ongoing maintenance of structural/coding elements for the projects within financial and reporting systems (e.g.
Chart of accounts, project accounting structures, timesheet mapping).Creation and ongoing updating of revenue schedules for each project ensuring high level of accuracy of non-reimbursable revenue recognition in compliance with group policies and procedures.Regular review, approval, and processing of client invoices/billing within financial systems.Reconciliation and timely clearance of outstanding items relating to Work-in-Progress/Unbilled Revenue.Ensuring cost forecasts for all projects are accurate and up to date on a regular basis with appropriate level of detail to ensure reimbursable/non-reimbursable allocations available.Provide support to the PMUs with all financial and compliance matters including being a liaison with Accounts Payable and Payroll/timesheets when required.About you You will have previously worked in a similar role or had exposure to working on the financial management of a project or portfolio of projects.
You have excellent MS Excel skills and are comfortable navigating complex systems.
Additional requirements include: Knowledge and understanding of a project-based environment.Ability to meet deadlines and a collaborative approach to working to agreed timescales.An eye for accuracy and attention to detail in a matrixed organisation.Ability to take the initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.Ability to communicate financial information to people with non-financial backgrounds.Desirable: studying towards your ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA.
Previous experience in Government funded projects is a plus.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients, and the communities we work with from harm."
All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
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