Programme Finance Manager

The role

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative programme finance manager to support the financial aspects of our loan and grant programmes, particularly within the transport and service delivery  this role, you will lead on contractual reporting, business critical projects and be the key link between our programme delivery and finance teams, ensuring we manage public funds responsibly and deliver great customer service.

You will have the opportunity to improve processes, support your team’s development, and build strong relationships with government funders.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate action while shaping how we manage and report on high-value financial support schemes.

The team

You will be part of our service delivery team, which manages government funded loans and grants that help people make sustainable changes to their homes and transport. We’re a supportive and purpose driven team that takes pride in doing work that benefits people and the planet. We work closely with colleagues across Energy Saving Trust and with external partners to ensure we deliver excellent results.

What you will do Oversee the financial governance of all loan and grant schemes.

Oversee financial planning, forecasting and reporting for loan and grant schemes.

Ensure accurate forecasting, regular reconciliation of budgets, and timely delivery of key reports, including quarterly fund balance statements.

Act as a key contact for government funders, providing accurate and timely financial updates.

Improve systems and processes to boost efficiency and customer experience.

Collaborate closely with finance colleagues to align financial data with programme activity.

What you will bring

Experience managing financial reporting, forecasting and governance within a programme or operational context.

Strong leadership skills and a commitment to team development.

Great communication and stakeholder management skills.

A problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance detail and big-picture thinking.

A focus on improving customer service and internal processes.

Stakeholder management skills, demonstrating integrity and diplomacy.

For more information, please see the job description on our website.

Please submit an anonymised CV and cover letter, removing your name, address, email address, and any other identifying details. Please note, applications submitted without a cover letter may be rejected.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. The nature of the scheme that we are contracted to work on with Scottish Government means that we are required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre‑employment checks for new starters. This check is known as the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).BPSS

checks include

Verification of identity

Verification of right to work in the UKVerification of your previous 3 years of employment history, including periods spent overseasA basic criminal record check (DBS), and where relevant, criminal record information from countries where you have lived for significant periods

Information obtained will only be used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role. Please note that if successful, any offer of employment made will be conditional pending the successful completion of the BPSS checks. To meet BPSS requirements, candidates must hold valid UK Right to Work documentation. If you have lived or worked overseas, these periods can be verified as long as the relevant evidence can be provided.

More information on the checks can be found here:
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