via Reed · 11 September 2026 ·8 days ago

V06203 - Project Finance Lead

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Portsmouth Contract GBP 58,500 – 78,000
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Senior Project Accountant
Location: BAE Systems Broad Oak (Hybrid)
Contract: 12 Months
Rate: £30.00 PAYE / £40.33 Umbrella (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Project Finance Lead to join a high-profile programme, providing financial leadership and commercial support across a portfolio of complex projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, partnering with project teams to drive financial performance and support key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for assigned projects.

  • Provide financial insight and challenge to project managers and key stakeholders.

  • Monitor project costs, risks, and opportunities to ensure accurate financial performance.

  • Produce monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.

  • Support business cases, investment decisions, and project reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with financial controls, governance, and internal policies.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial information.

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.

Key Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience in a Project Finance, Project Controls, or Finance Business Partner role.

  • Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting experience.

  • Experience supporting complex projects or programmes.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

  • Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge (SAP or similar ERP desirable).

  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

  • Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) desirable but not essential.

If you're looking for your next contract opportunity and have the experience to support major projects in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

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