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Finance Lead

Job in Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listing for: Denholm Associates
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Finance Lead - 18 Months Fixed Term Contract

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Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialist | Experienced in Executive Search & Headhunting | 15 Yrs Placing Qualified & Senior Finance Talent…

Does the idea of being a key financial voice in a major transformation programme sound right for you?

If you're looking to use your finance expertise to influence strategic decisions, embed robust financial processes, and help steer a multi-million-pound programme to success, this could be your ideal next step.

We’re looking for a Programme Finance Lead who can:

  • Be the trusted owner of a complex transformation budget and cost model
  • Develop and embed financial controls aligned with corporate processes
  • Forecast, monitor and report on programme spend with accuracy
  • Guide and challenge senior leaders with insightful financial analysis
  • Ensure compliance and robust governance across procurement and invoicing

You are:

  • A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
  • Highly experienced in project accounting with experience of change and programme delivery
  • Fluent in Excel (Power Query and VBA a plus)
  • Detail-driven, pragmatic, and confident in challenging the status quo
  • A skilled communicator able to influence at all levels
  • Comfortable working across complex stakeholder groups in fast-paced change environments
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and simplifying the complex
  • Able to travel to the North of England on a monthly basis

The good stuff:

  • High-impact, high-visibility role within a major transformation
  • The opportunity to shape financial best practices and drive commercial decisions
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation is valued
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Professional development and career growth in a values-led organisation

Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from you. Please get in touch today.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing

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