Reed
Finance Project Manager
Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office)
£70,000 – £80,000 + £6k car allowance + 15% bonus
Are you ready to move into a position where your input directly shapes major infrastructure projects and influences senior decision-makers?
We’re partnering with a well-established organisation in the construction and engineering sector, known for delivering complex, large-scale projects across the UK. They’re now seeking a Finance Project Manager to take a central role in driving financial performance and supporting key operational outcomes.
What’s in it for you?
- Exposure to high-value, nationally significant projects
- A genuine opportunity to act as a strategic partner to senior leaders
- The chance to build, develop and lead a dedicated project finance team
- Competitive package including bonus and car allowance
- Hybrid working that offers flexibility and balance
Key responsibilities
- Partner closely with project teams, providing meaningful financial insight, challenge, and support
- Lead, coach, and develop a finance team focused on project delivery
- Analyse project performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to optimise results
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across finance, commercial, and operations
- Take ownership of reporting cycles, including monthly results, forecasts, and planning
- Maintain robust financial controls and drive continuous improvements in processes
- Support audit activity (both client and external) alongside project teams
- Contribute to year-end processes and detailed project performance reviews
What you’ll bring
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Experience working in a project-driven environment (e.g. construction, engineering, infrastructure)
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level
- A commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights
- Experience managing or mentoring others
Interested?
If you’re looking to step into a role where you’ll have real influence, work closely with the business, and contribute to meaningful, large-scale projects, this could be the ideal next step, so apply now for immediate consideration.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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