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Project Support Officer (Finance)
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📍 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.
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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:
- Management accounting
- Financial planning and budgeting
- 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
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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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