The Senior Finance & Grant Officer serves as the dedicated financial steward and

primary compliance gatekeeper responsible for the end-to-end financial management

of a portfolio of assigned projects, grants, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Client Details

A Not For Profit organisation based in Birmingham.

Description

1. SLA & Project Setup Support (Central Control)

* Participate in the review of the final budget prepared by Regional Finance and

Country Teams, focusing on alignment with the SLA/Grant agreement and the

cash flow phasing/milestones.

* Enter SLA budgets, project structures, milestones, donor conditions, and

billing schedules into the ERP.

* Ensure correct coding, dimensions, donor rules, and financial attributes are

applied.

* Prepare project setup documentation for review and approval by Financial

Controller -Projects & Grants.

2. Billing & Income Preparation

* Vet milestones and confirm achievement before triggering billing to donors.

* Upload supporting documentation to ERP for AR processing.

* Monitor donor receipts and ensure correct posting; escalate discrepancies

as needed.

* Trigger fund transfers to country offices based on verified milestone

achievement.

3. Project Monitoring

* Oversee expenditure vs budget and highlight variances.

* Act as final central reviewer for project financial reports before donor

submission.

* Ensure donor compliance, including cost recovery and overhead application.

* Monitor fund flows and maintain visibility of available funds to support

project delivery.

4. Issue Resolution

* Investigate discrepancies in income, postings, or project reporting.

* Prepare adjustments or refund documentation for AP/AR execution.

* Ensure correct processing of donor fund adjustments.

5. Project Closure Support

* Prepare final reconciliations for income, expenditure, advances,

commitments, and donor balances.

* Ensure completeness of financial documentation for donor reporting and

audit files

6. Relationship with Finance Officer Shared Services (Transactional Team)

* Finance Officers -Shared Services executes cash transactions, posting, and

aged reports and chase the arrears.

* SFGO ensures accuracy of project-related entries, billing, and fund transfers,

maintaining central oversight.

7. Day-to-Day Activities

* Lead the implementation, refinement, and continuous improvement of

automated reporting and accounting processes.

* Identify additional opportunities to streamline financial workflows and

enhance data quality.

8. Performance Measures

* Streamline processes to free capacity for analytical and judgment-based

work.

* Deliver faster and more accurate project-level reporting and donor financial

updates.

* Produce actionable insights from financial data rather than purely

transactional outputs.

9. Digital Finance Mindset

* Place strong emphasis on continuous improvement, growth, and learning.

* Foster interest in technology, ERP systems, and digital finance solutions.

* Encourage exploration, experimentation, and innovative ways of working.

* Cultivate a process improvement mindset across the finance function.

* Demonstrate success in leading one or more complex or challenging finance

projects

Profile

A successful Senior Finance & Grants Officer should have:

• Strong experience in finance and grants management within the Not For Profit sector.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and grant compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A relevant qualification in accounting, finance or a related field.

Job Offer

• Hourly rate of £18.00 to £20.00, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract offering flexibility.
• Competitive salary package.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.