Project Support Officer (Finance) - #2071863

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

Hays are partnering with a local council to recruit two Project Support Officers with a strong finance background to support key initiatives within the Transport Directorate.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact programme, supporting financial processes and system transformation across the directorate.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting financial operations and helping transition existing processes into a new financial system. The focus will be on strengthening data integrity, financial processes, and supporting informed decision-making through robust analysis.This role requires a strong understanding of financial transaction processes, coupled with the ability to work with and improve systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct data validation checks and ensure financial data integrity
• Analyse financial data and trends to support reporting and decision-making
• Assist with financial modelling and forecasting activities
• Support the transition and implementation of new financial systems
• Work closely with stakeholders across finance and programme teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills (essential)
• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting

Understanding of:

1. Management accounting
2. Financial planning and budgeting
3. Performance monitoring

• Ability to interpret complex numerical data and present insights clearly
• Experience working with or supporting financial systems and processes
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience within the public sector or local government
• Exposure to system implementation or migration projects

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with strong data skills looking to make an impact within a public sector environment, please send your updated CV.

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