Robert Half is working with a global engineering organisation to recruit a Project Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of cost planning and financial control across complex projects within a regulated environment. The role will support large-scale project delivery from a finance perspective, working closely with project teams and central finance to ensure cost transparency, robust reporting, and accurate forecasting. For the right candidate, this role offers: £70,000 - £80,000, pension of up to 8% and excellent opportunity for growth
Key Responsibilities
* Take the lead on financial management of major projects, including cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
* Monitor and manage project expenditure, ensuring accurate cost capture and compliance with governance processes.
* Work closely with project controls teams to track performance against budget and provide financial insight to support delivery.
* Produce monthly reports including P&L, cash flow, and cost-to-complete analyses.
* Support monthly reviews, presenting financial updates to project leads and senior stakeholders.
* Contribute to the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts across the programme.
* Liaise with central finance on month-end processes and ensure alignment with wider business reporting cycles.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA).
* 5 years post-qualification experience in a finance role with strong project exposure.
* Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Experience working with or alongside project controls or commercial teams.
* Confident communicator, able to present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider finance/project team.
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In Short
* Industry HR & Recruitment
* Founded 1948
* Location UK
* Company size 5000+
About us
Founded in 1948, Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology and our professional business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialised talent they need to help grow their businesses.
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What we offer you:
* Attractive compensation and benefits
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