Interim Strategic Finance Manager

Investigo; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Strategic Finance Manager for a major UK high-speed rail service project. You will lead the development of a comprehensive financial model and assess financial impacts up to 2050. Ideal candidates have experience in infrastructure projects and strategic financial planning. This role is based in London with a competitive rate of £550 - £600 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or transport projects is essential.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and modelling.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with fixed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Strategic Operational Baseline Forecast (SOBF).
• Assess long-term financial impacts of high-speed rail services.
• Provide financial insights and scenario testing.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Data integration

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Interim Strategic Finance Manager to lead the creation of a Strategic Operational Baseline Forecast (SOBF) - a financial framework combining cost and revenue projections to determine the long-term operating model for a major UK high-speed rail service.

This role will be central to assessing the impact of future service changes on the P&L, producing forecasts through to 2050, and establishing a robust financial baseline to support strategic proposals. You will work closely with senior finance leadership, contributing to critical decision-making within a tight delivery timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the SOBF, integrating operational, cost, and revenue data into a comprehensive financial model.
• Assess long-term financial impacts of high-speed rail services, with forecasting horizons up to 2050.
• Provide clear financial insights and scenario testing to guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, operations, and strategy functions.
• Ensure delivery to the January project deadline, managing priorities and timelines effectively.

Requirements

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or transport projects is essential.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and modelling.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with fixed deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and present recommendations.
• Available to start immediately.

Contract Details

• Rate: £550 - £600 per day (via umbrella)
• Location: London, 3 days per week
• Duration: 5 months
• Start: ASAP