The roleWe’re looking for a confident and collaborative programme finance manager to support the financial aspects of our loan and grant programmes, particularly within the transport and service delivery teams.In this role, you will lead on contractual reporting, business critical projects and be the key link between our programme delivery and finance teams, ensuring we manage public funds responsibly and deliver great customer service.This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate action while shaping how we manage and report on high-value financial support schemes.The teamYou will be part of our service delivery team, which manages government funded loans and grants that help people make sustainable changes to their homes and transport. What you will doOversee the financial governance of all loan and grant schemes.Oversee financial planning, forecasting and reporting for loan and grant schemes.Ensure accurate forecasting, regular reconciliation of budgets, and timely delivery of key reports, including quarterly fund balance statements.Act as a key contact for government funders, providing accurate and timely financial updates.Collaborate closely with finance colleagues to align financial data with programme activity.What you will bringExperience managing financial reporting, forecasting and governance within a programme or operational context.Great communication and stakeholder management skills.Stakeholder management skills, demonstrating integrity and diplomacy.For more information, please see the job description on our website.BPSS checks includeVerification of identityVerification of right to work in the UKVerification of your previous 3 years of employment history, including periods spent overseasA basic criminal record check (DBS), and where relevant, criminal record information from countries where you have lived for significant periodsInformation obtained will only be used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role. If you have lived or worked overseas, these periods can be verified as long as the relevant evidence can be provided.Who we areEnergy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.Work where you thriveAt Energy Saving Trust, flexibility isn’t just a policy, it’s how we work. Most of our roles can be done remotely, and many of our people choose to work from home full-time. Prefer an office environment? Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas leave)True flexibility in how and where you work (subject to role requirements)Strong pension & life assuranceEnhanced family leaveGreen travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)Professional development supportYearly wellbeing allowanceThese are just some of the benefits we offer.Diversity and inclusionEnergy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the criteria for a role. You can find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.
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Finance Senior Programme Manager in Midlothian, Scotland employer: Environmentjob
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