Finance & Project Manager

Finance & Project Manager
Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite)
Rate: -475 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend)

About the Role

A leading UK infrastructure organisation is seeking a skilled Finance & Project Manager to support a major capital investment programme. This is a high-impact role within a strategic division responsible for delivering multi-billion-pound infrastructure upgrades across the UK.

You''ll lead a team of project accountants, drive financial performance, and play a key role in transforming reporting and delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5-7 project accountants, ensuring consistent delivery and performance.
• Partner with Project Directors, Senior PMs, and Heads of Finance to support strategic delivery.
• Oversee monthly accounting cycles, stakeholder meetings, and financial deliverables.
• Drive improvements in forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and regulatory returns.
• Lead the implementation of standardised financial processes and performance frameworks.
• Champion continuous improvement across reporting and project controls.
• Support hybrid working culture and help foster a collaborative, high-performance team.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.
• Proven team management experience in large, complex organisations.
• Background in Big 4/Big 6 audit or technical finance highly desirable.
• Strong project finance and reporting improvement experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model and influencing team culture.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a strategic transformationin UK infrastructure.
• Work in a high-profile divisionwith significant investment and visibility.
• Opportunity to convert to permanentif value is demonstrated.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and shape the future of finance delivery.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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