UK wide Projects, can be based anywhere however some travel between South West of UK as most projects based there
An incredibly fast growing, multi £bn revenue organisation are currently looking to appoint a key hire for the business – Head of Finance (Projects). You will report into an amazing CFO/FD who is very focused on career development and culture. There are numerous examples of people progressing to Finance Director very quickly.
This role will manage a portfolio of 10+ projects ranging from £20m to £100m+ and will manage project finance teams as well as being the co‑pilot to the Commercial Directors and Managing Director.
Some of the duties and responsibilities for the Head of Finance – Projects:
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the project portfolio
- Drive improvements in financial performance, including recovery plans where results are below expectations.
- Provide strategic financial insight to support business growth, investment decisions, bids, and tenders.
- Partner closely with operational and commercial leaders to influence decision‑making and improve margins.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team, ensuring clear objectives, capability building, and succession planning.
- Ensure robust financial reporting, governance, and compliance, including management accounts, audits, and revenue recognition.
- Own divisional financial inputs into 5‑year business plans, business cases, and investment appraisals.
- Embed strong construction finance disciplines, delivering credible forecasts, cost control, and working capital optimisation.
Skills, background and experience of the successful Head of Finance – Projects:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience operating in complex, contract‑led environments, including NEC or similar forms of contract.
- Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role within a business‑facing environment.
- Strong understanding of contract accounting, commercial finance, and operational performance.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy is strongly preferred, particularly in contract‑led environments with complex delivery and risk profiles.
UK wide Projects, can be based anywhere however some travel between South West of UK as most projects based there
An incredibly fast growing, multi £bn revenue organisation are currently looking to appoint a key hire for the business – Head of Finance (Projects). You will report into an amazing CFO/FD who is very focused on career development and culture. There are numerous examples of people progressing to Finance Director very quickly.
This role will manage a portfolio of 10+ projects ranging from £20m to £100m+ and will manage project finance teams as well as being the co‑pilot to the Commercial Directors and Managing Director.
Some of the duties and responsibilities for the Head of Finance – Projects:
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the project portfolio
- Drive improvements in financial performance, including recovery plans where results are below expectations.
- Provide strategic financial insight to support business growth, investment decisions, bids, and tenders.
- Partner closely with operational and commercial leaders to influence decision‑making and improve margins.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team, ensuring clear objectives, capability building, and succession planning.
- Ensure robust financial reporting, governance, and compliance, including management accounts, audits, and revenue recognition.
- Own divisional financial inputs into 5‑year business plans, business cases, and investment appraisals.
- Embed strong construction finance disciplines, delivering credible forecasts, cost control, and working capital optimisation.
Skills, background and experience of the successful Head of Finance – Projects:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience operating in complex, contract‑led environments, including NEC or similar forms of contract.
- Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role within a business‑facing environment.
- Strong understanding of contract accounting, commercial finance, and operational performance.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy is strongly preferred, particularly in contract‑led environments with complex delivery and risk profiles.
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