Interim Senior Associate (Corporate Finance), Major Projects (1)

Awarded under ESPO Framework 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, Lot 1c - Commercial (Finance, Procurement & Legal) to a single Service Provider. As Interim Senior Associate (Corporate Finance), Major Projects: Support the Project Lead on GUC and Havant Thicket on all aspects of each project - the project portfolio may change. Key Deliverables: 1. Support the evaluation of project costs alongside technical consultants and review cost proposals. 2. Act as deputy project lead when required, including leading meetings and representing Ofwat in discussions. 3. Triangulate information between advisors and project teams, preparing clear query lists and structured responses, as needed. 4. Draft high-quality first versions of board papers, presentations, and policy documents. 5. Take comprehensive meeting notes and maintain accurate records for governance and assurance. 6. Conduct high level research or verify information to inform decision-making. 7. Coordinate stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely follow-up on actions and queries. 8. Assist in identifying and monitoring project risks, issues, and compliance milestones. 9. Prepare concise financial and progress reports for internal purposes, including scenario and sensitivity analyses, if needed, e.g. for big meetings or quarterly dashboards. 10. Organise project documentation for continuity and knowledge management. E.g. by always saving documents received in the correct folders.