Project Finance Manager

Position: Project Finance Manager (Permanent)
Location: Borstal

A superb opportunity has arisen to join a global business based in Mid Kent as a Project Finance Manager.

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual to join a dynamic Project Accounting team supporting large-scale transformation initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving financial performance across complex programmes, partnering closely with project leaders and influencing decision-making from day one.

If you enjoy combining financial rigour with strategic insight — and want to see the tangible impact of your work — this role offers both challenge and visibility.

The Role

You will:

Provide project accounting support across major transformation programmes, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs

Partner with project teams to review, challenge, and refine financial assumptions, forecasts, and budgets

Deliver insightful analysis and reporting to optimise programme performance and monitor profitability and working capital

Implement and maintain strong financial controls in line with governance frameworks and audit requirements

Support projects across the full lifecycle — from setup and forecasting through to reporting, analysis, and closure

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial processes enable delivery of programme objectives

Line manage 1–2 team members, supporting their development and performance

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Experience in project finance, financial planning, or programme accounting within complex environments

Strong analytical skills and confidence working with stakeholders to influence outcomes

Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) — or nearing completion — highly desirable

Leadership or people management experience (advantageous)

Experience in construction or large capital programmes (desirable but not essential)

The Team

You’ll join a collaborative Project Accounting function that works closely with programme and operational teams, providing financial control and business partnering across significant transformation initiatives. The team plays a critical role in ensuring financial decisions support long-term success and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

Private healthcare options

Employee discounts and additional perks

Opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes with real organisational impact

If you have the relevant experience and looking to work in Mid Kent then apply today