Project Finance Manager

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt Recruitment is seeking a Project Finance Manager for a 15-month fixed-term contract in hybrid London. You will support senior leadership and drive the financial strategy for high-profile projects, ensuring integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee budgets, challenge projections, mentor a team, and deliver post-project analyses to improve future processes. This role suits a detail-focused professional with excellent communication and discretion who can thrive in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum three years’ experience.
• Strong project accounting, audit and Excel modelling skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Discretion and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Desirable project management qualifications (PRINCE)

Responsibilities

• Validate and challenge financial projections for major projects.
• Monitor budgets and financial assumptions; advise project teams.
• Conduct post-project analyses to capture lessons learned.
• Provide technical financial insights for new initiatives.
• Support audit processes and maintain compliance with standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of project accounting professionals.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Project accounting

Audit

Excel modelling

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion under pressure

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Finance Manager (FTC)

Location: Hybrid/London (commutable distance required)
Contract Type: 15-Month Fixed Term

We're partnering with a prestigious, globally recognised financial services organisation to recruit a Project Finance Manager for a 15-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performing organisation, driving financial excellence across transformative and high-profile projects.

The Role of The Project Finance Manager

As a Project Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting senior leadership and driving the financial strategy for major initiatives. You will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and alignment with the organisation's strategic goals. This role is critical to the success of the firm's ongoing transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities of The Project Finance Manager

• Business Case Support: Validate and challenge financial projections for significant project spend, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing independent quality assurance to senior stakeholders.
• Ongoing Project Oversight: Monitor budgets, assess financial assumptions, and provide expert advice to project teams, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Post-Project Analysis: Conduct financial debriefs to identify lessons learned and improve future processes.
• New Initiatives: Offer technical financial insights and develop compliant solutions for emerging projects.
• Audit and Compliance: Leverage your audit experience to ensure robust financial controls, identify risks, and maintain compliance with internal and external standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of project accounting professionals, ensuring consistent expertise across the organisation.

Key Skills and Attributes for The Project Finance Manager

Essential

• Qualified accountant (minimum three years' experience).
• Strong project accounting, audit, and Excel modelling skills.
• Exceptional organisational and communication abilities.
• Confidence, discretion, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Desirable

• Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE).

Why Join This Organisation?

This is your chance to work with a globally respected financial services organisation, known for its excellence, innovation, and impact. You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from project managers to senior executives, and play a key role in shaping the financial success of transformative global projects.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.