Full job description

A Strategic Finance role focused on supporting projects through forecasting, business cases, financial modelling, and performance analysis. The role partners with stakeholders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support investment and transformation decisions.

Client Details


A mid-size, complex organisation undergoing significant strategic investment and transformation activity, with a strong focus on financial governance, performance management, and long-term operational improvement. The organisation relies on robust financial planning and business partnering to support major investment decisions and drive sustainable growth.




Description
*Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for strategic projects and transformation programmes.
*Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate investments, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
*Analyse project costs, financial performance, risks, and expected benefits, providing clear insights to stakeholders.
*Partner with project teams and operational leaders to ensure financial assumptions are realistic, evidence-based, and aligned with business objectives.
*Coordinate and support the delivery of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts for key strategic initiatives.
*Produce and enhance management reports, dashboards, and commentary to improve visibility of project performance.
*Provide financial insight and constructive challenge on commercial opportunities, investment proposals, and service improvement initiatives.
*Help establish and maintain effective financial governance across strategic projects and funding programmes.
*Monitor project expenditure and benefits realisation, supporting post-implementation reviews and performance tracking.
*Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment, reporting, and cost recognition for project activity.
*Contribute to the development and enhancement of planning systems, reporting tools, and finance processes.
*Act as a trusted finance advisor, translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.


Profile


*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent experience aka QBE).
*Proven experience in financial modelling, investment appraisal, and business case development.
*Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis.
*Experience supporting strategic projects, transformation programmes, or complex business change initiatives.
*Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems proficiency.
*Experience with planning and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning or similar platforms is advantageous.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
*Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
*Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence when required.
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
*Commercially minded, proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
*Knowledge of SQL, Tableau, or other data and reporting tools would be beneficial.




Job Offer
*Competitive annual salary between £80,000 and £90,000.
*Standard benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
*28 Annual Leave days plus bank holidays
*Hybrid working 3 days per week near King’s Cross
*Visibility with senior leadership at a listed business
This is an excellent opportunity for a Strategic Project Finance Manager to make a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take your career in accounting and finance to the next level, we encourage you to apply today!