Finance Manager

  • Reed
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Jul 11, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Finance Project ManagerHertfordshire (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.