Finance Project Manager Location: West Street, Chichester, PO191RG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 543.28 Per Day Job Reference: OR24898 Job Responsibilities Lead a range of strategic finance projects supporting the development of the new Authority. Work closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead to support key financial priorities and programme delivery. Ensure financial strategies, policies, systems, and processes align with the Authority s Implementation Strategy. Manage project risks, dependencies, and timelines to ensure high-quality and transparent delivery. Lead projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with constituent councils for finance services including: General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Banking and Treasury functions Lead projects to determine and implement the financial implications of transferring services from existing organisations to the new Authority, including staffing, operational costs, assets, and liabilities. Support the development of Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Treasury Management strategies, and financial policies. Assist in developing the Authority s first budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). Support the creation of effective budget management and financial governance processes. Contribute to the development of investment appraisal processes to ensure value for money. Support the develop