Finance Manager

Vantage Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager for a contract role in Leeds with hybrid work flexibility. The successful candidate will manage financial operations for a major highways program, ensuring rigorous cost control and timely financial reporting. The role requires a qualified accountant with experience in project finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to influence project financial performance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project finance or consultancy operations.
• Strong grasp of Excel and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of infrastructure contracts.
• Produce management accounts and lead reporting cycles.
• Collaborate with delivery teams on project cost control.
• Manage invoicing, receivables, and cash forecasting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and internal recharges.
• Support client audits and ensure financial compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and automation.
• Lead and mentor junior finance support as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Oracle E1

Job description

24th July, 2025

Finance Manager (Contract) - Hybrid / Leeds - Inside IR35 - £300-£400 per day (Umbrella or PAYE) 40 hours per week, Initially till January 2026

Looking to step into a finance role where your work directly impacts the delivery of vital UK transport infrastructure?

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of financial operations within a major highways programme, working at the heart of a project-led environment that shapes how people travel and connect. Based in Leeds with hybrid flexibility, this six-month contract sits within a high-performing team delivering one of the UK's leading infrastructure portfolios.

• As the Finance Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for managing the financial performance of a portfolio of infrastructure contracts.
• You'll provide essential insight to project and commercial teams, while maintaining rigorous cost control, managing balance sheets, and driving accurate month-end reporting.
• You'll also be responsible for shaping how projects monitor and forecast financial performance, manage cash flow, and ensure that both internal stakeholders and clients get clear, timely financial updates.
• You won't just report numbers - you'll help the business make better decisions, faster.

Your role as Finance Manager will cover the full breadth of project finance:

• Leading reporting cycles and producing management accounts
• Collaborating with delivery teams on project cost control
• Supporting client audits and ensuring financial compliance
• Managing invoicing, receivables and cash forecasting
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and internal recharges
• Driving continuous improvement in processes and automation
• Supporting timesheet validation and onboarding of new delivery projects
• Leading and mentoring any junior finance support as required

• This contract gives you the chance to demonstrate your ability to blend hands-on financial control with big-picture thinking. You'll be seen as a trusted advisor to project teams and stakeholders - playing a crucial role in project health, client satisfaction and commercial success.

To thrive in this role, you'll be a qualified accountant with proven experience in project finance or consultancy operations. You'll need a strong grasp of Excel, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across all levels. If you've used Oracle E1 before, that's a bonus - but your attitude and expertise are what matter most.

Whether you're between roles or looking for a challenge that gives you high visibility and impact, this role offers a meaningful way to apply your finance skills in a fast-paced, delivery-focused setting.

Hybrid working - based from Leeds office (LS11)

Interviews happening now - secure your spot early

If you're ready to take the lead on financial performance in a contract that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

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• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits