Contract for Development Phase Finance Manager – Trailing the Hidden Heritage of High Lodge

Tender description

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a development phase Finance Manager. A consultant is sought by the FC to act as Finance Manager for the one year Development Phase for the project ‘Trailing the Hidden Heritage of High Lodge’. The Finance Manager will work as part of the Project Team and in close liaison with the Project Manager. The Finance Manager will • be responsible for the overall control of finances during the development phase which will take place over one year. The deadline for completing the Round Two application and presenting to the FC is 31 March 2017. • will have control of the project budget and will develop the necessary financial procedures in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund and other funding bodies. • will keep full and appropriate records of all financial transactions and ensure that the Project Manager and Project Team receive regular financial reports on all spending and cash flow • ensure that any commitment to provide goods or services is made against the agreed budget. • ensure that all work is paid within the agreed terms of all certified claims for payment • be responsible for ensuring that financial claims and required documentation are submitted on a regular basis to the Heritage Lottery to ensure cash flow is maintained. Please express your interest in this tender to Glyn Bradbury by email by the 30th October 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive.