V06203 - Project Finance Lead

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.