Finance Project Controller
• Be the lead point of contact for finance related matters on the SRA IT transformation project
• Engagement with and exposure to key internal and external stakeholders
• Showcase your finance project management skills, to support a successful delivery
• Work as part of a cohesive team
The role
In the role of Finance Project Controller you will act as the central liaison within the SRA finance team, supporting all financial aspects of the one of the largest multi million pound transformation projects within the organisation.
Reporting into the Director of Resources you be tasked with formulating a financial project plan to support the delivery of the programme goals. Working and partnering with the varying programme managers and stakeholders you will develop strong relationships to help understand and manage the financials and any associated implications.
Some of the tasks you will be responsible for include; producing financial reports with interpretation to the programme board, provide regular forecasts, implement and maintain budget control guidelines, support work streams in planning and regular reviews of all the programme transactions to ensure accuracy.
To be successful in this role you must be capable of influencing stakeholders, have an acute awareness of governance and the capability to provide trusted advice and pragmatic solutions.
We are looking for
• Previous experience of working in a project accounting role
• Fully qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and competence to be technically astute
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills - experience of VLookups, pivot tables and complex formulas are essential.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.
Essential
Qualified accountant, with senior financial and management accounting experience
Experience of working in a project environment
Strong communication skills, written & oral, with the ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance professionals
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish meaningful and trusted relationships
Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics AX
Advanced skills in MS Excel
Desirable
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.