Unit Finance Manager

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The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

We are seeking an experienced Unit Finance Manager (UFM) to join our Europe, UK, and North Asia (EUNA) region. This is a senior finance leadership role, partnering closely with the Unit General Manager and leadership team to drive strong financial performance, robust governance, and commercially sound decision-making across a complex, multi-jurisdictional portfolio.

The role plays a critical part in shaping strategy, supporting the winning and delivery of work, and ensuring projects are set up and managed to deliver sustainable profitability, strong cashflow, and controlled risk. It offers the opportunity to operate at the heart of the business, influencing outcomes across projects, people, and performance.

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering

• Act as a core member of the Unit leadership team, providing trusted financial leadership, insight, and constructive challenge.
• Partner with the Unit General Manager and management team in the development, evaluation, and delivery of Business Plans.
• Translate strategy into clear financial plans, identifying opportunities to improve performance, productivity, and risk management.
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, escalating issues appropriately and supporting informed decision-making.
• Present clear, compelling financial narratives to Executive and Management Boards, including recommendations and actions.
• Lead and interpret monthly management accounts, driving improvements in profitability, utilisation, overhead control, and working capital.
• Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, forecasts, budgets, and Business Plan financial sections, supported by clear performance commentary.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment, including ownership of the annual Controls Matrix.
• Work closely with Territory Managers and local teams to ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across EUNA entities.
• Collaborate with Group Finance, audit, tax, treasury, legal, and shared service teams to ensure consistent, compliant financial delivery.

Project & Commercial Management

• Provide proactive finance support across the full project lifecycle, from bid…