Finance Project Manager

  • Vitae Financial Recruitment
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Mar 28, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Finance Project Manager
Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
70,000 - 80,000 + 6k car allowance + 15% bonus

Looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence major infrastructure projects and partner with senior stakeholders?

We're working with a leading organisation in the infrastructure and engineering space, delivering large-scale, complex projects across the UK. They're now looking for a Finance Project Manager to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and supporting operational decision-making.

Why this role?
Work on high-profile, large-scale projects with real impact
Be a trusted advisor to senior operational and commercial leaders
Lead and shape a high-performing project finance team
Strong package including bonus and car allowance
Flexible hybrid working model

What you'll be doing
Acting as a key finance partner to project teams-providing insight, challenge, and support to drive performance
Leading, mentoring, and developing a project-focused finance team
Reviewing project financials, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping maximise profitability
Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across finance, commercial, and operations
Overseeing monthly reporting, forecasting cycles, and financial planning
Ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and continuous process improvement
Leading audit activity (external and client), working closely with project and finance teams
Supporting year-end reporting and deeper project performance reviews

What we're looking for
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Experience in a project-based environment (construction, engineering, infrastructure or similar)
Strong business partnering skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
Commercially minded, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
Experience leading or mentoring teams

Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can step closer to the business, influence decisions, and work on complex, meaningful projects-this could be a great next move.

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