Finance Manager

Carriera Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial reporting for major capital projects. You will monitor costs, develop financial models, and interact with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with 5+ years in senior finance roles, particularly in construction. This full-time position is based in Oxford with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial skills.
• Proven experience within the construction or real estate sector.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial reporting and project forecasts.
• Monitor and control construction costs.
• Develop robust financial models for decision-making.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience in construction or real estate

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

ERP experience

Advanced Excel skills

Education

5+ years in a senior finance role

Job description

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Finance Business Partner – Major Capital Projects

Location: Oxford (Hybrid)

Sector: Construction / Capital Projects

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

Our client is an ambitious and forward-thinking science and technology organisation, developing a world-class campus in Oxford to support breakthrough research and innovation. With a mission to address some of humanity’s most complex challenges, the organisation is investing heavily in a state-of-the-art facility that will enable transformative impact at a global scale.

As Finance Business Partner, you act as the finance lead for a portfolio of major capital projects and will play a central role in ensuring the financial strength, control, and success of this major construction programme. This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-profile infrastructure project from within a purpose-driven and well-funded organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial reporting, management accounts, and project forecasts for capital works.
• Monitor and control construction costs, tracking variances and managing cash flow.
• Develop robust financial models to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and support audit readiness.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal project teams and external delivery partners.
• Champion improvements to systems and processes, particularly in ERP environments.
• Provide clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders, including non-finance colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years in a senior finance role.
• Proven experience within the construction or real estate sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of supporting large-scale infrastructure or property programmes.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and confidence working across disciplines.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Background in life sciences, healthcare, or R&D property development.
• Familiarity with capital project accounting in high-growth environments.

Why Join This Team?

• Contribute to a bold initiative tackling global issues across health, sustainability, and technology—where science meets real-world impact.
• Backed by substantial investment, this organisation is well-positioned to deliver high-value infrastructure at scale.
• Be part of Oxford’s thriving property and science sector, delivering landmark projects with long-term value.
• Join a collaborative team that values expertise, fosters innovation, and offers a clear path for progression.

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level with an ambitious and well-funded firm. If you are looking for an exciting challenge in a fast-growing real estate business, we want to hear from you.

For more information please contact Hugo Oliver 02038170000/ 07947648308 or email [e-mail]

Disclaimer:

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Financial Services, Construction, and Real Estate

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