Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join Balfour Beatty and its Highways Division. Every day, our projects change the way the world looks and improve the way it works. Challenge yourself and you’ll do truly impressive work. Control your career, and you’ll grow like never before. Explore our business, and you’ll enjoy a richer experience. And we’ll support you all the way. This role will require you to be in the Warrington office 2/3 days a week and to travel to Penrith when required.
The Project Finance Manager will contribute to all aspects of the project, including strategic development, operational performance and organisational efficiency. The individual will develop and maintain a high-performing, trusted and customer-focused Finance team. The individual will work closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and Project Manager of the project.
What you'll be doing
Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly Cost and Value accounts and other financial
reports, complying with all relevant accounting policies and requirements
Understand and control costs, the balance sheet, and cashflow performance
Act as a financial partner to the relevant leadership teams to ensure all financial issues are robustly
and effectively managed and reported
Work closely with the Commercial teams to understand and influence business performance and
manage risks
Provide constructive challenge and input into project/contract review meetings
Prepare budgets, analyse and understand performance against budget
Prepare monthly reconciliations
Liaise with Balfour Beatty’s accounting services team to ensure transactions are recorded correctly
Lead, develop and coach individuals to build high performing teams and create a pipeline of talent
Manage Project Bank Account reporting to the Client and internally
Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Ensure a focus on Zero Harm
Who we're looking for
The individual will be a qualified accountant.
Relevant experience gained within a contracting/projects background is preferable however not essential. More importantly is a track record of cost control, balance sheet control, and P&L and cash flow reporting in a fast paced and complex business.
Experience in ERPs including Oracle is advantageous.
Good data and excel skills, with the skills to work with complex big data sets, is essential. Experience using PowerBi or Excel PowerQuery advantageous but more importantly is the willingness to learn these skills as we look to digitize the business.
Strong influencing and communication skills, with an ability to command respect at all levels of the organisation. The ability to be independent and objective, whilst maintaining effective relationships, is
essential.
Good attention to detail, with a disciplined and organised approach to work.
Understand and implements appropriate controls to processes, procedure and reports. Able to develop new processes, controls and reports.
Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and
expertise with others.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
The Project Finance Manager will contribute to all aspects of the project, including strategic development, operational performance and organisational efficiency. The individual will develop and maintain a high-performing, trusted and customer-focused Finance team. The individual will work closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and Project Manager of the project.
What you'll be doing
Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly Cost and Value accounts and other financial
reports, complying with all relevant accounting policies and requirements
Understand and control costs, the balance sheet, and cashflow performance
Act as a financial partner to the relevant leadership teams to ensure all financial issues are robustly
and effectively managed and reported
Work closely with the Commercial teams to understand and influence business performance and
manage risks
Provide constructive challenge and input into project/contract review meetings
Prepare budgets, analyse and understand performance against budget
Prepare monthly reconciliations
Liaise with Balfour Beatty’s accounting services team to ensure transactions are recorded correctly
Lead, develop and coach individuals to build high performing teams and create a pipeline of talent
Manage Project Bank Account reporting to the Client and internally
Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Ensure a focus on Zero Harm
Who we're looking for
The individual will be a qualified accountant.
Relevant experience gained within a contracting/projects background is preferable however not essential. More importantly is a track record of cost control, balance sheet control, and P&L and cash flow reporting in a fast paced and complex business.
Experience in ERPs including Oracle is advantageous.
Good data and excel skills, with the skills to work with complex big data sets, is essential. Experience using PowerBi or Excel PowerQuery advantageous but more importantly is the willingness to learn these skills as we look to digitize the business.
Strong influencing and communication skills, with an ability to command respect at all levels of the organisation. The ability to be independent and objective, whilst maintaining effective relationships, is
essential.
Good attention to detail, with a disciplined and organised approach to work.
Understand and implements appropriate controls to processes, procedure and reports. Able to develop new processes, controls and reports.
Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and
expertise with others.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Finance Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Liverpool offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.