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Interim Project Support
Interim Strategic Projects Support (Fractional)
Private Equity-Backed Renewable Energy Business Location: Manchester Hours: 3 days per week Contract: Outside IR35 Rate: £400–500 per day Start: Immediate Ref: MH020726
We’re supporting a private equity-backed renewable energy business seeking an experienced Project Accountant / Strategic Projects professional to join on a fractional basis.
In collaboration with the COO, you’ll deliver a range of operational and finance-focused projects, driving structure, accountable delivery, and strategic alignment in a fast-moving PE-backed environment.
The Role
- Provide day-to-day support to the COO across operational and strategic priorities
- Establish and manage project governance, timelines, and reporting for integration, operational, and finance initiatives
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and leadership to ensure projects remain on track and milestones are achieved
- Drive stakeholder accountability, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers
- Support post-merger integration activities and provide tailored reporting as needed
- Coordinate business-wide workflows, ensuring priorities align and execution remains focused
- Produce clear, actionable reporting for the executive team and private equity stakeholders
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The Candidate
- Strong stakeholder management—comfortable engaging with C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders
- Outstanding communication and reporting skills, including progress tracking, risk identification, and dependency management
- Proven ability to deliver multiple projects concurrently, orchestrating dispersed teams efficiently
- Previous experience in:
- Finance-led projects (budgeting, forecasting, financial models)
- Operational transformation and business change initiatives
- Financially literate with elite reporting and presentation skills
- Ideal (but not mandatory) experience with post-merger integration programmes
- Highly organised, delivery-focused, with a talent for structured problem-solving in fast-paced environments
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