CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.
CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Project Finance Officer to join its established and growing finance team to play a key role in supporting the financial delivery of private and grant-funded projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of financial administration and reporting, particularly in the context of UK and EU grant funding.
The Role:
Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:
Administering financial requirements of grant offer letters and private contracts.
Analysing costs and timesheets for eligibility and budget compliance.
Producing and submitting grant claims in line with UK and EU regulations.
Maintaining project cash flow plans and forecasting.
Supporting audit preparation and providing financial reporting to Project Managers.
Coordinating with other grant participants when CPI is Lead Partner.
Maintaining and developing project accounting systems and schedules.
Collaborating with other departments to identify R&D qualifying expenditure.
The successful candidate must be educated to Level 3 (or equivalent) in a business-related discipline, or have relevant, practical experience with grant-funded projects and have;
Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
A proven track record working with grant funding and completing month-end processes accurately.
Knowledge of public sector performance requirements and EU procurement rules.
Experience/knowledge of ERDF or Horizon 2020 grant claim production.
It would be advantageous if the successful candidate was also educated to HND level (or equivalent) in a business related discipline, had AAT or an equivalent accountancy qualification and had;
Experience administering a portfolio of UK and EU grant projects.
Familiarity with project accounting software.
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
Flexible working
Learning and Development Opportunities
Free parking
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