We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to step into an engaging role as a Project Officer for our new planning, budgeting and forecasting project.
This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative project as we work towards creating a truly modern finance function.The implementation of the new Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software will play a key role in enhancing our financial planning and analysis, ultimately helping us deliver a customer-first housing experience for a better future. In this role, you'll work closely with the Lead EPM Subject Matter Expert to deliver key project activities, gathering and documenting artifacts, analysing financial data, and managing multiple tasks with agility.
You'll engage confidently with the core project team, facilitating activities by organising meetings, documenting outcomes, and maintaining project tools like DevOps.About you: You're passionate about project work with a strong financial background.
You will have a strong affinity for gathering and documenting project artifacts and be able to work with agility across multiple tasks.
You are confident in working with financial data and analysing datasets.Some things we are looking for:At least 1 years' experience of finance within a large organisationExperience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex dataAdvanced understanding of business and processes relevant to the projectExperience of undertaking systems and process reviewsGood knowledge and understanding of Finance Business PartneringAbility to establish strong, sustained working relationships based on respect and effective negotiation and influencing skillPlease note: While the role is advertised as Assistant Accountant to reflect its level, the formal job title for this position is EPM Project Officer. Although this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to our Group offices or other locations as needed for client or team meetings.
Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park in Solihull and Central Park in Worcester.
Some of the great benefits we can offer you:????? ???? Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave??? Family friendly policies?including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave???? Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance?programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts???????????? Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies?and more?????????? Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)???????????? Learning and Development opportunities????? Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers?? How to apply:?? Ready to play a key role in driving a transformative project?
We'd love to hear from you!
please click apply now to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.
Interviews are likely to be held via Microsoft teams from the week of 13th January 2025.
We welcome early applications, as we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description or?if you'd like further information about the role, please email: ? We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.