It Project Coordinator

IT Project Coordinator – Permanent – Knutsford Hybrid – 3 days on site, 2 days remote Required:-  Proven Experience: 4+ years in a Technical Operations or Project Coordinator role with significant financial responsibility. A track record of working closely with a Finance Director or central finance team to manage departmental budgets. Expert Excel Skills: Ability to build complex financial trackers & operational dashboards. PRINCE2 (Foundation or Practitioner). Role Overview Operational role designed to be the "bridge" between technical delivery & financial discipline. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will maintain a continuous interlock with the Finance Department to ensure the engineering team operates within budget & follows all corporate financial protocols. You will be responsible for the "non-technical" engine of the department: Budgeting, SLAs, Versioning, & Vendor Management. Core Responsibilities Finance Interlock & Budgetary Control Financial Liaison: Act as the dedicated point of contact between Engineering & the Central Finance team. You will ensure that technical requirements are translated into accurate financial forecasts. Budget Oversight: Provide real-time monitoring of departmental spend. You will lead monthly budget review meetings with the Head of Engineering & Finance to explain variances & adjust forecasts. Capex/Opex Management: Assist Finance in the correct categorization of engineering spend & provide the necessary documentation for audits. Vendor & Third-Party Management Commercial Lead: Manage all Third-Party contracts & renewals. Work closely with Finance to ensure all vendors are vetted, & payment terms align with company cashflow strategies. SLA & Performance Monitoring: Monitor vendor performance against SLAs. In the event of an SLA break, you will manage the commercial repercussions & coordinate with Finance regarding any service credits or penalties. Engineering Lifecycle & Governance Versioning & Documentation: Enforce strict Versioning standards for all technical documentation to ensure a clear audit trail for both engineering & finance purposes. Evergreen Strategy: Manage the "Evergreen" lifecycle of hardware & software, ensuring that the financial plan accounts for necessary upgrades, patches, & system refreshes. Process Improvement: Identify "process breaks" between Engineering & Finance workflows (e.g., PO delays, invoicing errors) & implement permanent Process Improvements. Planning & Scheduling Resource Scheduling: Lead the Scheduling & Planning of engineering resources, ensuring that project timelines are financially viable & personnel are utilized efficiently. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.