United Infrastructure Ltd
Projects Finance Manager
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Projects Finance Manager
We are seeking an experienced Projects Finance Manager to join our finance team within our growing Power T&D business. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to strengthen financial performance of our projects and support the continued growth of the business.
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and working closely with other Projects Finance Managers, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide in-depth analysis and valuable insights into the financial dynamics of Transmission & Distribution projects.
As Projects Finance Manager England and Wales, you will be a strategic partner to the Project Management teams. Your responsibilities will include providing financial analysis, performance evaluations, ensuring compliance, and focusing on cash flow and profit enhancements. You will also deliver precise forecasts and budgets to maintain a transparent financial outlook. Actively engaging in site visits this position offers ample opportunities to enhance your commercial acumen and operational understanding. You will have a vital role in ensuring controlled performance amidst the ambitious growth strategies of the broader Transmission & Distribution business.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting & Assurance
- Coordinate stakeholder inputs to prepare and present the End Life Forecast, incorporate the ELF into fully supported Rolling and Annual Forecasts for consolidation
- Investigate variances in project cost, revenue, and cash performance to determine appropriate forecast assumptions, adjustments and derive appropriate actions
- Ensure compliance with the Financial Management Framework, understanding, mitigating, and reporting any financial risks
- Liaise with external and internal auditors
- Provide ad-hoc assistance and reporting on various issues including risk reviews, problem-solving, and improvement plans
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Cash Management & Collection
- Collaborate with the Commercial/Project Teams to ensure timely submission of applications and invoices in accordance with contract terms
- Calculate and manage the system cost-to-bill rate conversions.
- Produce timely assessments of unbilled project amounts
Accurate Project Costings
- Work with the project team to ensure accurate monthly cost accruals and provisions are recorded, supported, and understood
- Liaise with Financial Shared Services to ensure costs are allocated timely and accurately within the Cost/Work Breakdown Structure
Month-End Reporting
- Lead end to end project accounting activities for the respective Projects and prepare monthly financial reports covering P&L, Accounts Receivables, Unbilled, Backlog validation at month ends
- Ensure all required project data is submitted per strict system timelines
- Ensure project teams are aware of financial targets, track their performance, and manage actions for improvement
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Desirable Experience
- Qualified CIMA / ACCA or equivalent with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience including extensive experience in Management Accounts and ERP/forecasting systems
- Problem-solving expertise, focusing on bringing effective solutions to the table
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with established stakeholder management skills and commercial knowledge/awareness
- Demonstrating strong ethical values and communicating with openness and honesty
- Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy
- Willing to travel to various sites and capable of forming and maintaining strong working relationships
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Strong post-qualification experience with strong technical expertise and a proven track record of operating in a senior finance role.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a growing business, influencing strategic direction, driving operational performance, and helping shape the future success of the Power T&D Pillar.
Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
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