Project Finance Manager

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.

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

• 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)

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.

• 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!