Finance Manager - Strategic Projects
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About the team
About the role
As a Finance Manager supporting large scale strategic projects, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, ensuring robust planning, reporting and financial governance, and enabling value realisation. You will partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Transformation, Functions and Regional/Market/Factory teams to provide strategic financial insight and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Your responsibilities
- Lead detailed reviews of YTD spend vs forecast with programme teams, LT, and SteerCo
- Identify and escalate risks and opportunities impacting programme lifetime value (LV)
- Drive benefit realisation by defining KPIs, baselines, and measurement methodologies
- Lock committed benefits into regional plans and forecasts to ensure ownership
- Develop, challenge, and validate business cases for strategic programmes, ensuring alignment with financial policy and investment criteria
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support investment decisions and programme deployment
- Assess financial impact on IRR, payback, and investment returns for strategic decisions
- Initiate and manage Capital Committee / EOLT / GEC and governance approvals as per policy
- Act as single point of contact for internal controls and assurance teams
- Conduct proactive reviews for compliance with accounting policies and benefit accuracy
- Ensure alignment with central transformation governance using SNOW and SPM tools
- Drive adoption of governance standards and reporting protocols across programmes
- Lead financial planning cycles (Forecast, Plan, Strat Plan) with programme teams
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and governance bodies
- Engage with stakeholders across finance and business to communicate risks and insights
- Recommend and implement process improvements and automation for reporting efficiency
The experience we're looking for
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in Finance and FP&A, ideally within programme or transformation environments
- Strong understanding of investment appraisal, business case development, and benefit tracking (2-3 years experience)
- Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence decision-making
- Experience working in delivery-focused teams with a strong results orientation
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project governance tools (e.g., SNOW)
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of driving insights and recommendations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a structured manner
- Exposure to cross-functional programmes and technology-related initiatives is a plus
The skills for success
Project management, Project Finance, Financial systems, Improve business processes, Accounting Principles, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Stakeholder engagement and influence.
What we offer
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