Full job descriptionLocation: EMEA-focused global role | Remote working with occasional travel to the Swindon hub
Salary: dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time & newly created
Our client is a global organisation & is known for its strong operational infrastructure, data-led decision-making & commitment to service excellence.
The position of Assistant Project Finance Specialist is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values commercial insight, accountability & continuous improvement in a rare, stand-alone & non-traditional finance position, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial oversight across a diverse & complex client portfolio, sitting in the Client Services Team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Revenue Governance
*Manage the full client financial lifecycle including invoicing, billing, unbilled activity, aged debt, dispute resolution & write-offs
*Monitor & resolve invoicing discrepancies in collaboration with Finance, Payroll & Operational teams
*Ensure accurate and compliant expense and assignment reporting
*Maintain financial frameworks & expense matrices to protect margins & ensure billing accuracy
*Identify missed fees, pricing deviations & revenue leakage, supporting corrective actions
Client Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
*Act as a trusted financial partner, translating complex financial data into clear, client-ready insights
*Participate in client meetings, financial reviews & operational discussions
*Serve as the main point of contact for billing queries & financial issue resolution
Reporting, Analytics & Insight
*Lead consolidated financial, operational & compliance reporting
*Analyse trends to identify risks, opportunities & cost drivers
*Develop dashboards & reports to support strategic planning & informed decision-making
*Ensure accuracy & consistency across financial, payroll & SLA reporting
Service Setup, SLAs & Compliance
*Support financial setup for new services, clients & entities
*Ensure accurate system configuration, fee setup & revenue recognition
*Contribute to SLA, CTQ & service performance monitoring
*Drive compliance through effective global reporting
Projects, Cost Management & Leadership Support
*Identify cost-saving & continuous improvement opportunities
*Provide financial & analytical support to projects & transformation initiatives
*Support senior account leadership & provide cover where required
About You
You will be a confident, commercially minded finance individual who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, engaging with senior stakeholders & delivering high-quality financial insight.
Key Skills & Experience
*Proven experience analysing complex financial & operational data
*Strong stakeholder management & communication skills
*Experience working to tight deadlines across high volumes of deliverables
*Strong commercial & business acumen
*Project management experience
*Advanced systems & applications knowledge
*High proficiency in Microsoft Office
*Experience with invoicing, billing, audits, disputes and write-offs (desirable)
Salary & Benefits
*Competitive salary aligned with experience & market rates
*Comprehensive benefits package
*Exposure to global clients & strategic initiatives
*Supportive culture with a strong focus on development & progression