Senior Professional, Financial Planning and Analysis

ey Purpose T

he purpose of this role is to provide proactive financial oversight and support across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust project hygiene, accurate reporting, and strong stakeholder engagement. The role serves as a key point of contact for project managers—delivering training, troubleshooting, and guidance to improve financial awareness and project compliance. Through regular project reviews and insightful reporting, the role identifies projects requiring attention and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including billing support, to drive corrective actions. Ultimately, the position supports the delivery of financially sound, well-governed projects through enhanced visibility, engagement, and operational discipline. C

ore Accountabilities A

• ct as a key contributor within the Business Finance function, supporting strategic and operational financial goals. E
• nsure corporate financial governance and controls are well understood, consistently applied, and effectively communicated across the business. D
• rive and adapt to organisational change, both internally and externally, with a finance-focused lens. M
• onitor and challenge project financials—including income recognition, cost-to-complete, working capital, and change control—through active participation in project reviews for high-priority projects. I
• dentify and address financial exceptions across a broad portfolio of projects, resolving issues at source to maintain project integrity. P
• rovide regular, actionable reporting to key stakeholders on project-related financial issues, supporting timely and effective decision-making. S
• erve as a key escalation point for project-related financial issues, working collaboratively with wider finance teams to resolve complex challenges. S
• upport Operations and Business Finance teams in delivering initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and financial performance. P
• romote and embed a strong culture of project hygiene and financial discipline across the business. D
• eliver financial and ERP training to Project Managers, enhancing their understanding of project financials and compliance requirements.

ersonal Attributes F

• ull accountancy qualification with a recognised organisation (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) E
• xperience of finance business partnering, supporting a variety of senior stakeholders. C
• onfident in communicating at all levels of the organisation C
• ommitted to enhancing collaboration across organisational boundaries C
• ommitted to continuous improvement and lifelong learning F