Project Finance Manager: Controls & Forecasting

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial oversight of a project-driven business. This role focuses on project controlling, operational finance, forecasting, and partnering with leadership to drive profitability and performance.

The successful candidate will serve as the financial lead for large-scale projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, risk management, and overall project financial performance across multiple portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Significant experience in project controlling, project finance, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Experience with large-scale projects within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, or related industries preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Proven ability to influence business leaders through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project controlling, including project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance and improve financial outcomes
• Develop and maintain project financial models, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Analyze project variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve margins and operational efficiency
• Support contract reviews, risk assessments, and change order analysis from a financial perspective
• Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management across project portfolios
• Provide management with timely financial reporting and strategic insights to support decision‑making
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities

Skills

Data-driven insights

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cost control

Influence leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Reporting dashboards

ERP systems

Job description

LHH in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial oversight of a project-driven business. This role focuses on project controlling, operational finance, forecasting, and partnering with leadership to drive profitability and performance.

The successful candidate will serve as the financial lead for large-scale projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, risk management, and overall project financial performance across multiple portfolios.