A fantastic opportunity to join a leading international infrastructure group, where you'll take charge of key projects and drive financial excellence. Lead a dynamic finance team, ensuring projects meet and exceed their financial targets within a high-profile, collaborative environment.
Client Details
Our client is a leading international infrastructure group based in the United Kingdom, with a robust portfolio of capabilities in construction services, support services, and infrastructure investments. As a key player in the industry and a constituent of the FTSE 250, they're known for delivering high-quality, large-scale projects that drive progress and create long-term value. They are committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability, offering a dynamic and supportive environment where professionals can thrive.
Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Finance Manager to take full responsibility for providing professional financial support, challenge, and control across a portfolio of high-value projects. This role requires a strong leader who will be an integral part of both the Senior Project Team and the Senior Delivery Unit Finance Team, ensuring that all projects meet and exceed financial targets within the company's policy framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead finance partnering as a core member of the Senior Management Team on projects.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial resource provision for all finance and administration activities.
- Chair monthly finance reviews with Senior Commercial Lead and Head of Contract to challenge and optimise the financial position.
- Oversee and ensure the Project Administration team is fit for purpose and operates efficiently.
- Provide financial input into project establishment and set-up.
- Maintain and update Project Delegated Authorities in line with group and division guidelines.
- Support the development of the finance project partnering role, fostering strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure effective financial controls are in place, with accurate reporting of project risks and opportunities.
- Manage compliance with processes, ensuring quality standards across the team.
- Produce budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Contract and Senior Commercial Lead.
- Drive cost control, cash, and working capital management across projects.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, and manage any client audit requirements effectively.
Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Full professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to drive financial performance in a project environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, pension, and more
- Opportunity to work with a leading international infrastructure group on high-profile projects, with excellent career development prospects
If you are a dynamic finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.