Programme Finance Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee the financial governance and reporting for loan and grant schemes within the transport and service delivery teams. You will act as the bridge between programme delivery and finance, ensuring accountable use of public funds and strong customer service. The role offers opportunity to streamline processes, develop the team, and strengthen relationships with government funders. You will contribute to climate action by shaping how high-value financial support schemes are managed and reported. You will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values impact and stakeholder trust.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday (25 days + bank holidays + extra Christmas leave)
• True flexibility in how and where you work
• Strong pension & life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Green travel perks (EV scheme, cycle to work)
• Professional development support

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial governance for all loan and grant schemes
• Lead financial planning, forecasting and reporting for schemes
• Ensure accurate forecasting, budget reconciliation and timely reports
• Serve as primary contact for government funders with financial updates
• Improve systems and processes to boost efficiency and customer experience
• Collaborate with finance colleagues to align data with programme activity

Key requirements

• Experience managing financial reporting, forecasting and governance within a programme or operational context
• Strong leadership and commitment to team development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving mindset balancing detail and big-picture thinking
• Focus on improving customer service and internal processes
• Stakeholder management with integrity and diplomacy

• communication
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• financial reporting
• forecasting
• budget governance

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