Job Title: Finance Project Manager
Based in Dublin City Centre, this hybrid role supports the Authority-wide Project Management Office (PMO) and Transport Technology teams.
Purpose of the Role:
The Finance Manager - Projects will play a critical role in monitoring, managing, and reporting on project costs, budgets, and financial performance. This involves ensuring compliance with relevant guidance, such as the Public Spending Code, Infrastructure Guidelines, and general Value for Money principles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the Authority-wide PMO and Transport Technology teams:
o Closely collaborate with the PMO and transport technology teams to monitor and control project budgets, ensuring adherence to allocated resources.
o Provide detailed financial analysis and reporting for all major projects, including tracking expenditure against budgets, forecasting costs, and identifying potential overruns.
o Assist in the development and implementation of robust financial management processes within the PMO, ensuring alignment with relevant guidance and best practices.
* Business Partnering and Advisory Support:
o Act as a trusted finance advisor to project managers and stakeholders across the organization, providing guidance on financial processes, budget management, and compliance requirements.
o Work with cross-functional teams to support the development of project charters, project initiation documents, project business cases, ensuring they meet the standards outlined in the internal Project Approval guidelines, Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and other frameworks.
o Support operational teams in identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving financial outcomes, and optimizing resource allocation.
* Financial Oversight and Reporting:
o Produce accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and updates for senior management, PMO leads, and external stakeholders.
o Develop and maintain robust financial tracking systems to ensure transparency and accountability in project delivery.
* Compliance and Governance:
o Ensure procurement procedures are in accordance with national and EU public procurement guidelines, regulations, and directives.
o Identify and escalate financial risks and implement mitigation measures in collaboration with the PMO and finance teams.
o Lead financial reviews of projects to ensure they deliver against stated objectives and funding conditions.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Essential:
o Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
o Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
o 5+ years of experience in financial management, business partnering, or project finance roles including 2 years of management.
* Desirable:
o Experience supporting a PMO or working on large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
o Familiarity with EU funding requirements and compliance.
Key Skills:
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This is a hybrid role that offers flexibility to work from home and office-based. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively.