Programme Finance Lead

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is recruiting a Programme Finance Lead to support a large programme portfolio within a complex project environment in Warwick, with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days on site). The role pays £450 per day via umbrella (inside IR35) on an initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners and Investment Accountants to forecast, budget, report and govern financial activity, while challenging assumptions and

Qualifications

• Finance Business Partnering, Project Finance or Programme Finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and budgeting across programme portfolios.
• Produce and review financial reporting packs and commentary.
• Analyse spend, trends and variances.
• Challenge financial assumptions and project forecasts.
• Partner with Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Support programme governance and financial controls.
• Present financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Support quarterly planning and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA (desirable)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Programme Finance Lead
Location: Warwick - Hybrid working arrangement 3 days on site
Pay Rate: 450 per day via umbrella (inside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

We're recruiting for a Programme Finance Lead to support a large programme portfolio within a complex project environment.

Working closely with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners and Investment Accountants, you'll be responsible for forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial governance, while providing challenge and support to key stakeholders.

This role would suit someone with strong programme or project finance experience who is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and driving improvements to financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage forecasting and budgeting activities across programme portfolios
• Produce and review financial reporting packs and commentary
• Analyse spend, trends and variances
• Challenge financial assumptions and project forecasts
• Partner with Project Managers and senior stakeholders
• Support programme governance and financial controls
• Present financial information to non-finance audiences
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting
• Support quarterly planning and forecasting cycles

Experience Required

• Finance Business Partnering, Project Finance or Programme Finance experience
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capability
• Experience supporting projects, programmes or investment portfolios
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and proactively challenge where appropriate

Desirable

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, transformation or capital projects
• SAP experience

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.