Project Support Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance/Commercial strategy planning, execution, ensuring the projects within the RIOAI prog are managed within the budget and right approaches to commercial strategies adhered.
• Anticipate and manage finance/Commercial risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints at all levels.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with SRO/Programme Managers, senior leaders, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Act as the key point of escalation for project/programme finance matters and commercial risks and issues ensuring effective resolution of challenges.
• Communicate progress finance risk, commercial risks clearly, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences, including boards and senior executives.
• Establish and maintain robust project/programme level finance governance frameworks that provide transparency, accountability, and assurance.
• Ensure commercial compliance with organisational standards, policies, and wider regulatory frameworks.
• Champion best practice in project and programme delivery, embedding effective methodologies and tools.
• Shape finance planning (forecasting) within the wider delivery function.
• Take ownership of budgets, commercial strategies, and ensuring value for money and effective allocation of funding.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-risk, or high-value projects/programmes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
• In-depth knowledge of project delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, MSP) and their practical application.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing complex budgets and supplier relationships.
• Experience building, developing, and leading diverse teams in complex delivery environments.

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