Finance Manager

A commercially astute finance role for someone with a passion for business partnering through large projects

Finance Manager - Capital Project Wiltshire (Ideally a minimum of 3 days per week onsite)
£50,000-£60,000 per annum
12-month Fixed Term Contract
Are you a commercially astute finance professional with a passion for driving value through capital investment? We're partnering with a leading business, to recruit a Finance Project Manager to lead financial governance and insight across a major site investment project.
This is a high-impact role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and delivery of a significant capital programme, while also supporting wider site operations. You'll act as a trusted business partner to project sponsors, engineers, procurement and operations, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting and compliance.
What you'll be doing:

Leading financial governance across a major capital investment project (c.£15m project budget)

Forecasting spend and cash flow, tracking against business case

Business partnering with senior stakeholders, producing insightful financial reports and helping them understand the financials.

Embedding financial rigour into operational decision-making

Managing financial risks and supporting audit processes

Collaborating with the wider finance team and site operations

What we're looking for:

Strong financial modelling and, ideally, capital (or complex WIP/manufacturing/engineering) project accounting experience

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge finance with operations

The client is equally open-minded about qualified by experience or CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified candidates.

Advanced Excel and ERP system skills

Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced project environment

Why join?This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on a strategic investment for a well-established business. You'll be part of a collaborative and values-driven team, with visibility across senior leadership.

Flexible working arrangements available, up to 2-3 days from home after the initial onboarding process.

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Parking on-site.

37.5 hours per week.

Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Ready to take the lead on a high-profile finance project?
Apply now or contact Emily Oakes at Hays Senior Finance for a confidential discussion.
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