Finance Programme Officer

Finance Programme Officer - Belfast

Your new company
You will join a well-established, publicly funded organisation responsible for managing large-scale cross-border funding programmes. With a strong focus on governance and value for money, the organisation supports projects that deliver economic and community impact.

Your new role
As a Temporary Finance Programme Officer, you will support the financial assessment, delivery, and monitoring of funded projects from application through to closure.Key duties include:

• Assessing project applications with a strong focus on financial analysis, risk, and value for money.
• Producing clear reports and funding recommendations for decision-making committees.
• Monitoring a portfolio of projects, ensuring financial compliance and delivery of outputs.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, audit compliance, and governance processes.
• Verifying expenditure and tracking project progress against agreed objectives.
• Acting as a key contact for stakeholders, providing financial guidance - (finance business partnering).
• Preparing reports, briefings, and contributing to programme improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience working with and analysing financial data.

Strong reporting skills and ability to produce financial assessments.

Knowledge of financial controls, governance, and compliance.

Experience in project/programme monitoring.

Strong Excel/database skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:

• Third-level qualification.
• Experience in funding, grants, or public sector programmes.
• Project management and finance background.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £37,694 - £38,990.
• Valuable experience in a finance-led programme environment.
• Exposure to large-scale funding and governance frameworks.
• Multiple roles available.
• 6-9 month contract with potential to extend.
• Supportive team and full-time hours (37 per week).
• Hybrid flexibility, 2 days WFH and 3 days in office.

What you need to do now
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