Investment Programme Finance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector seeks an exceptional Investment Programme Manager to oversee strategic investment portfolios from £330m to £1.5bn. This high-impact role involves engaging at the C-suite level and driving results through comprehensive programme delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in programme management with expertise in financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in programme or portfolio management in a regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of TOTEX principles and lifecycle planning.
• Strong reporting and governance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of complex, high-value programmes to deliver benefits on time and within budget.
• Align regulatory, financial, and operational objectives.
• Champion performance, risk, and opportunity insights across stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Cost-benefit analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in finance, engineering, asset or risk management

APM or similar qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Are you a commercially minded finance or transformation professional ready to take on a major strategic role in a fast-evolving utilities environment? This is your opportunity to shape and steer large-scale investment programmes worth up to £1.5bn-delivering genuine impact, accountability, and visibility at board level.

We're looking for an exceptional Investment Programme Manager to drive the execution of complex, high-value programmes-ensuring benefits are delivered on time, within budget, and to optimal value. Working across multiple directorates including Capital Delivery, Finance, Operations, and IT, you'll be the critical link between vision and execution-translating strategic plans into measurable business outcomes.

Why this role stands out:

Lead strategic investment portfolios valued between £330m and £1.5bn.

Be the go-to expert on TOTEX and business case delivery-aligning regulatory, financial, and operational objectives.

Work at the heart of programme delivery-partnering with leadership and shaping reports that influence Executive, Investor and Shareholder decisions.

Champion performance, risk, and opportunity insight across a multifaceted stakeholder landscape.

This is a high-impact role that suits someone comfortable engaging at C-suite level, with the strategic agility to influence decisions and the operational insight to drive results.

What we're looking for:

A proven track record in programme or portfolio management, ideally in a regulated or infrastructure environment.

Solid understanding of cost-benefit analysis, TOTEX principles, and lifecycle planning.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels and manage diverse stakeholder groups.

Highly numerate and analytical, with strong reporting and governance expertise.

Degree-qualified with a background in finance, engineering, asset or risk management.

APM or similar qualifications are a plus.

This would suit a finance professional who's stepped into transformation, or a programme leader with strong commercial instincts-keen to move the needle on outcomes, value and delivery excellence.

If you're ready to own something big and play a pivotal role in reshaping how strategic utility programmes deliver value, we want to hear from you