At Buro Happold, we are driven by a shared purpose to deliver a better built environment through innovation, collaboration and expertise. We are now looking for a Finance Project Delivery Manager to join our Global Finance team, playing a key role in delivering finance‑focused projects and strengthening governance across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who brings both strong project delivery capability and an understanding of finance processes, systems and controls.
Responsibilities
* Leading the end-to-end delivery of finance projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
* Defining project scope, plans, timelines and resource requirements aligned to business priorities.
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, IT and the wider business.
* Proactively identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies.
* Embedding and maintaining governance frameworks and best practice across finance initiatives.
* Monitoring compliance with internal controls, policies and regulatory requirements.
* Producing accurate reporting, dashboards and insights for senior leadership.
* Supporting portfolio planning, prioritisation and resource allocation.
* Coordinating project boards, steering committees and governance forums.
* Maintaining clear and structured project documentation to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented individual with a strong track record in project delivery within a finance environment.
Requirements
* Proven experience delivering projects within a finance or finance‑aligned function.
* Strong understanding of finance processes, governance and controls.
* Experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced or complex environment.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
* A hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach with high attention to detail.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with project management tools.
* Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable Experience
* Background in professional services, engineering or a similar environment.
* Experience with finance systems such as Unit4 or similar ERP systems.
* Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
At Buro Happold, we believe in creating a better, more sustainable world. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference.
What We Offer You
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
* 10% Car allowance.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum exclusive of bank holidays and flexible holiday arrangements.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans and corporate discounts.
* Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
* 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
* A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
* Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
* A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
* An international culture that, wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
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