Finance Project Manager

Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial management of a newly awarded UNITAID funded research programme. You will be responsible for establishing and overseeing finance related policies, financial monitoring and funder reporting.

In collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Programme Manager, you will lead on the allocation of budgets between partners and be the main point of contact for these discussions and queries. You will also act as the financial expert link between Finance Faculty Managers, Principal Investigator/Programme team and the funder to ensure financial control and risk management of the project, for which you will have responsibility. We are looking for an individual who will be able to create sound working relationships and lead the financial project delivery of assigned grants, whilst maintaining tight control of finances and adequate forecasts at all times.

Ideal candidates will be educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate a proven track record of working in a closely linked role and have an additional professional administrative qualification. We are looking for you to be able to demonstrate solid project management experience coupled with the ability to implement financial policies, communication flows, systems and strategies within complex projects. We also need you to have had previous experience of producing financial narratives in support of financial statements and presentation of financial results, coupled with an ability to identify problem areas quickly and recommend solutions to meet business needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual to work in a world-renowned and most unique organisation that saves lives on a daily basis. Candidates will need to have gravitas and be decisive, focussed on priorities, goal driven and have strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity with evidence of being able to build effective working relationships in complex working environments.