Project Finance Manager
Job Summary
Finance Project Manager Leeds Hybrid
This business is going through massive transformation transforming from spreadsheets manual consolidations and full month-end close to leverage systems automate consolidate and make finance at the forefront of the business.
Its a finance function doing its best but nowhere near where it needs to be however fast forward 12 months and youll have played a key part in transforming it.
At the same time
So thats exactly what theyre doing.
New systems new structure future M&A and a finance function being rebuilt to keep up with it all. Now they need someone who can step into the middle of that and make a difference.
This isnt a typical Project Finance Manager role
Its not neat.
Its not fully defined.
And its definitely not passive.
Its for someone who can:
Youll work across a mix of project strategic and core finance work.
That includes:
There is BAU but even that is being rebuilt. The goal is simple: take month-end from a full month to under a week.
The bigger picture
This is a business with real momentum.
Theyve:
What they need from you
ACA is non-negotiable. Beyond that its about how you operate.
Youll likely come from:
But more importantly you:
What this turns into
This isnt a fixed role. The business is growing The team will evolve.
And this position is being hired with that in mind. If youre good youll grow with it.
They dont need someone to keep things ticking. They need someone who can help move things forward. Want to know more Get in touch at or .
This business is going through massive transformation transforming from spreadsheets manual consolidations and full month-end close to leverage systems automate consolidate and make finance at the forefront of the business.
Its a finance function doing its best but nowhere near where it needs to be however fast forward 12 months and youll have played a key part in transforming it.
At the same time
- Multiple acquisitions completed
- Global expansion unlocked
- And a clear expectation: this needed to level up fast
So thats exactly what theyre doing.
New systems new structure future M&A and a finance function being rebuilt to keep up with it all. Now they need someone who can step into the middle of that and make a difference.
This isnt a typical Project Finance Manager role
Its not neat.
Its not fully defined.
And its definitely not passive.
Its for someone who can:
- Pick things up quickly
- Handle ambiguity without slowing down
- And contribute across multiple moving parts without needing constant direction
Youll work across a mix of project strategic and core finance work.
That includes:
- Supporting investor reporting and building presentations that actually stand up to scrutiny
- Getting pulled into M&A and financial due diligence as activity ramps back up
- Helping design and improve processes in a business thats actively evolving
- Playing a role in a finance transformation project
- Supporting ESG reporting and governance frameworks
- Picking up ad hoc work that doesnt come with a playbook
There is BAU but even that is being rebuilt. The goal is simple: take month-end from a full month to under a week.
The bigger picture
This is a business with real momentum.
Theyve:
- Grown quickly through acquisition
- Been through a period of remediation
- And are preparing to re-enter the M&A cycle later this year
What they need from you
ACA is non-negotiable. Beyond that its about how you operate.
Youll likely come from:
- Practice
- Corporate finance
- Or a role where youve had exposure to transactions or projects
But more importantly you:
- Dont wait to be told what to do
- Are comfortable working without perfect structure
- Can move between detail and big-picture thinking
- Want a role thats broader than just accounting
What this turns into
This isnt a fixed role. The business is growing The team will evolve.
And this position is being hired with that in mind. If youre good youll grow with it.
They dont need someone to keep things ticking. They need someone who can help move things forward. Want to know more Get in touch at or .
Required Experience:
Manager