Project Finance Manager

1 month ago

Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Finance Manager to join our Rail team in Crewe, Cheshire working as part of the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA).

Our CRSA offers the unique opportunity to work with partner organisations across the rail industry. CRSA has been created to make a positive impact on the UK track renewals industry by drawing on the strengths of all alliance partners and collaborative working.

Bringing together knowledge and experience in critical rail infrastructure and track renewals, the alliance deploys innovative working methods to realise efficiencies and create a more reliable railway infrastructure.

Role purpose:

  • To take full responsibility for providing professional financial support, challenge and control to the project;
  • Be an integral part of the Project and Alliance Finance Teams to ensure that the project meets and beats its financial targets within group policy and in line with Alliance expectations.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

  • Lead finance partnering input as part of the Senior Management Team on the Project and part of the Senior Delivery Unit and Alliance Finance Teams;
  • Chair monthly Finance reviews with Senior Commercial Lead (SCL) and Project/Depot Managers to understand and challenge the financial position reported;
  • Provide input into project establishment and set up as required;
  • Ensure Project Delegated Authorites are maintained in line with Group and Division guidelines and Key Member roles are maintained up to date;
  • Promote the Project Health & Safety strategy;
  • Support the head of operational finance in developing the finance project partnering role, and developing and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ensure effective controls are in place and that project risk/opportunity is accurately reported;
  • Manage compliance with processes and ensure quality standards are maintained across the team, recommending improvements where necessary;
  • Proactively manage the implementation of the behavioural safety programme and Sustainability 2020 Roadmap, across the team(s);
  • Coach and manage others to ensure adherence to the Balfour Beatty Values;
  • Manage, coach and develop talent to achieve high performance.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified;
  • Sound financial and commercial acumen;
  • Understanding of risk management in a multi-site environment;
  • Sound knowledge of Finance ERP systems;
  • In depth knowledge of Long Term Contract Accounting;
  • Team coaching and mentoring skills;
  • An understanding of large construction projects;
  • Experience in operating at a similar level as part of a large project team;
  • Team management and development experience.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

  • An attractive/negotiated salary;
  • Medical health cover, company car or car allowance, and discretionary annual bonus;
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
  • Pension savings scheme;
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
  • Payment of 1 professional membership per year;
  • A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc);
  • Refer and Earn scheme;
  • Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UKs railway network designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit A

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

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