Transformation Programme Accountant

Summary

This role involves a 6-month rolling contract with a local authority, offering a daily rate of £550 to £650, outside IR35.

The primary responsibility is to uphold strong financial controls, forecasting, reporting, and budget management to support significant organizational transformation projects.

The position requires collaboration with Programme Managers, PMO teams, Finance Business Partners, and Benefits Realisation Leads to ensure that programme investments are financially sustainable, compliant, and in line with the Council's Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee budget baselines for the ERP Programme and broader Transformation Portfolio.
• Create and sustain comprehensive Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) that include internal resources, supplier costs, contingency, and project expenditures.
• Ensure that programme and portfolio budgets are consistent with strategic goals and the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP).
• Monitor financial performance and propose corrective measures when needed.
• Reconcile expenditures using corporate finance systems and ensure precise cost allocation across workstreams.
• Generate monthly budget monitoring reports and conduct variance analyses.
• Lead forecasting activities, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Forecast to Complete (ETC).

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in managing finance for programmes, projects, or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in handling complex, multi-million-pound budgets across various workstreams.
• Experience in creating reliable financial forecasts, scenario modeling, and variance analysis.
• Strong background in managing supplier spending and ensuring invoice accuracy.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with one of the following professional certifications:
• CIPFA
• CIMA
• ACCA
• ACA
• Or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification

Additional Information

Payments are processed on a bi-weekly schedule.

The application deadline is 23rd September 2026; early applications are encouraged.