Your new companyHays Accountancy & Finance are recruiting a Project Finance Officer for a large public sector organisation, playing a key role in driving efficiency, income optimisation and service improvement, with real influence on strategic decision making.Your new roleSupporting the development and delivery of efficiency, cost improvement and income maximisation initiativesProducing and interpreting complex financial analysis, benchmarking and value for money studiesProviding financial input to business cases, service redesign proposals and transformation programmesSupporting elective care and waiting list initiatives through robust costing, modelling and monitoringWorking collaboratively with finance and non finance stakeholders to improve financial performanceContributing to the development of resource utilisation strategies and financial frameworksSupporting audit processes and implementing agreed recommendationsProducing high quality financial reports to support strategic and operational decision makingDeputising for senior finance colleagues when required and representing finance at internal and external meetingsWhat you'll need to succeedProfessionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Minimum 3 years' relevant post qualification experienceStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAdvanced Excel and financial systems expertiseAbility to manage multiple priorities and provide clear financial adviceWhat you'll get in return Flexible working options available.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk