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