Finance Project Manager (6-month FTC)
Full time, office-based
Chesterfield

2Fawcett Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established business based in Chesterfield for a Finance Project Manager to join the business on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Working closely with the CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on driving improvements, managing projects, and ensuring financial accuracy. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing financial processes, maintaining data integrity, and supporting the business through a period of finance-focused change.

Previous experience within the legal sector would be advantageous, although it is by no means essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CFO to deliver key finance projects and initiatives
• Manage and oversee finance systems, ensuring processes are efficient and fit for purpose
• Review debt and credit postings, ensuring transactions are processed accurately
• Perform and manage reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Analyse historical financial data, identifying discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all financial records
• Drive process improvements and support the implementation of best practices within the finance function
• Work with stakeholders across the business to ensure project objectives are delivered on time

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Project Manager, Finance Manager or similar project-focused finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reconciliations, and debt/credit processes
• Highly analytical with the ability to review and interpret large volumes of financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, progress-focused approach with the ability to work independently and deliver results
• Legal sector experience would be beneficial but not essential