Project Finance Manager

Reference: 4841066Job ID: 5422453Posted: 2026-10-29Closing date: 2027-01-27Location: EdinburghSalary: 85,000 + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Energy, Utilities & Mining / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Catt HallHays office: Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 FountainbridgePhone: Email: new companyHays is delighted If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. to be representing an established organisation currently investing in the continued development of its finance function, systems and processes.

The organisation offers a collaborative and flexible working environment and is looking for an experienced finance professional who can make a significant contribution to a business-critical programme of work. Your new roleAs Project Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for a broad range of financial management, governance, planning, forecasting and reporting activities while playing a key role in improving financial systems and processes.

A major focus of the position will be finance transformation. You'll work across finance and operational teams, taking ownership of improvement activity and ensuring financial information, reporting and processes effectively support wider organisational requirements.

Fundamental to this appointment is previous Finance Project Manager experience where you have personally led a finance system transformation. Candidates could have delivered a transformation involving any major finance system.

You'll also use your finance expertise to strengthen processes, improve reporting, support effective financial governance and build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed You'll be an experienced Programme Finance Manager, Finance Project Manager or Finance Transformation professional with a strong combination of financial management and systems expertise.

Most importantly, you must have personally led a finance system transformation, taking genuine ownership of the project rather than simply working within a business undergoing a system change. You'll understand how to translate finance requirements into improved systems, processes and ways of working and be confident driving change across different stakeholder groups.

You'll also bring strong financial reporting, forecasting, governance and analytical experience, together with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. You'll be comfortable operating across both the detail and the bigger picture and will bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to transformation and continuous improvement.

What you'll get in returnThis is an opportunity to take on an influential role within an organisation undergoing meaningful finance change. You'll have the opportunity to use your finance systems transformation and project management experience to shape processes, improve reporting and strengthen the wider finance environment.

The organisation offers a competitive overall package, flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment with opportunities for continued professional developmentIf you are looking for a role where you can combine finance leadership, project management and finance systems transformation, this could be an excellent next step.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4841066 - Catt Hall

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