Projects Finance Manager

Projects Finance Manager - Bolton - £75,000 - Hybrid 3days per week in the office - Retail PLC Business Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Retail PLC at a transformative stage of its growth journey. Following significant recent investment, the business is scaling at pace and launching a number of high profile, business critical projects with finance right at the centre of it all.

As Project Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates financially as it grows. Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business, this role is all about driving change, improving control, and building best-in-class financial processes and systems. This is a highly visible, hands on role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys making a real impact.

Your new role Leading system improve and implantation, from requirements definition and vendor engagement through to testing, rollout, and user adoption. Driving process optimisation by reviewing and redesigning business processes to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability. Delivering management and financial reporting solutions that enhance visibility, data quality, and decision-making. Developing financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, and strategic planning.

Managing restructuring and transition projects, including operating model design, change planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Working closely with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders across the business, building strong relationships and ensuring requirements, expectations, and outcomes are clearly understood and aligned.

Designing, developing, and improving business processes, both manual and system-based, to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, while supporting wider operational and strategic objectives.

Supporting the delivery of projects alongside dedicated Project Managers, contributing to planning, analysis, and execution activities to help ensure projects are delivered on time and to scope.

Providing clear and concise updates to senior management, translating complex information into meaningful insights to support decision-making and governance. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant ACCA, CIMA, or ACA or qualified by experience, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities and the ability to build effective working relationships.

A willingness to learn and continually develop is essential, alongside strong data management skills. The role requires a proactive problem solver who can adapt quickly and respond effectively to changing priorities. What you'll get in return In return, you’ll enjoy a highly competitive salary of £75,000 complemented by an attractive bonus scheme that rewards performance. You’ll benefit from flexible working options, including hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The role also offers 25 days of annual leave, giving you time to recharge, alongside clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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