Finance Specialist - EU Projects

Finance Specialist – EU Projects

Finance Services - Operations

Swindon, Billingham or Newport – hybrid working options

Band D: £32,751 per annum

UKSBS is a public sector shared service centre providing high quality HR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement and IT services and expertise to our partners. We are proud of the part we play in enabling our partners to achieve the best outcomes for the British people and the UK economy.

It’s an exciting time to join UKSBS as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform, digitally enabled organisation.

Our people are the heart of our success. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team and play a part in that success that’s why we invest and grow our workforce. In return for your talent and contributions, we offer flexible and family friendly working arrangements, a generous benefits package, an inclusive working environment that values your contribution, and opportunities to develop your skills and career with us.

This role is based in the EU Projects team, which is part of Finance Operations, providing professional finance analysis services to our clients.  The work is varied and includes project reporting analysis, salary analysis which requires a good understanding of payroll, HR absence and expenses data.  This area of work is subject to external audit via GIAA, LEES or the European Commission. 

The team is well-established with a wide range of knowledge, and we have a supportive, friendly and progressive culture.  Whether you are new to the team or an experienced team member there is always something new to learn and we encourage cross-training within and between teams.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the EU projects area, supporting the team with complex queries, advice and training and dealing with client escalations.
• Review processes in line with continuous improvement objectives; identify areas where change could bring about efficiencies and take forward proposed improvements to completion.
• Input into system changes and major programmes, providing technical and process knowledge, identifying areas of concern and suggesting resolutions.
• Build a good working relationship with SMEs, and leaders across UKSBS and our client base, collaborating on issues and providing advice on EU Project processes and impacts. 
• Supporting audits.
• Research – Keep up to date with European Commission Framework issues and future developments of Framework Programme 10.
• Work closely with, and support Team Leader (adhoc cover managing team performance and resources to ensure that deadlines are met).
• In-depth knowledge of all areas of EU Projects (i.e. payroll elements, Pensions, HR absence data, project reporting, expenses / internal processes)

To do this role well you will need:

• Proven experience in a Finance based role
• Experience of building, maintaining, and developing effective working relationships with senior internal/external stakeholders in order to build confidence and credibility in the delivery of the service.
• Excellent understanding of Excel and complex formulas
• Experience of liaising with internal and external Auditors
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of dealing with conflicting and changing deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex legislative documents / contracts

To find out more about the skills, knowledge and behaviours we’re looking for, read the detailed job description.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.

Submitting an application

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must submit your application by Monday 12th May 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 19th May 2025.

You must submit a CV as part of the application process. Your CV should set out your career history including training and qualifications, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure that each entry of your career history also has a few sentences outlining a description and the key elements of that role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of quality applications.

Working pattern

We work a mixture of full time/part time hours across a 37 hour week.

Inclusion, accessibility, and adjustments

As an inclusive and Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Find out more about out equality, diversity and inclusion commitment and vision.

For additional information, to discuss reasonable adjustments, or if you’d like a confidential discussion please contact our recruitment specialists.