General information
City/town: Hertfordshire Job field: Business Support and IT External closing date: Friday, April 10, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6177
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
In Finance we protect and grow a successful Skanska UK with predictable, profitable and sustainable performance. We partner with the business to deliver excellent financial services, efficient processes and robust governance — ensuring every decision supports our shared future.
You will be working in the infrastructure OU where our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are currently looking for a Finance Manager - Projects who will provide financial governance, support, and advice to enable strong reporting and accuracy of financial information for the Infrastructure Operating Unit.
As the Finance Manger - Projects, you will:
1. Lead the highways and rail project accounting team, demonstrating a safety first culture, where the team is perceived to be a world class, value adding function, operating as part of the respective project teams.
2. Review and challenge Project Financials at Forecast & Review meetings, working alongside the Project teams to drive the best performance.
3. Ensure application of PRRP (Project Reporting & Review Procedure) at project level, supporting education and training as necessary.
4. Assist and support the OU Financial Controller with development and management of the Operating Unit Finance team.
5. Preparation, key support, analysis and coordination of the quarterly forecasting cycle. Support the commercial and operational teams in producing the reporting pack for submission.
6. Timely production of accurate insightful monthly management accounts in accordance with Skanska internal and external accounting policies.
We are looking for:
7. Construction or Utilities or Infrastructure sector experience.
8. ERP system knowledge, Oracle Fusion preferable.
9. Accountancy professional qualification – CIMA/ACCA (preferable).
10. A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of financial and management accounting practices and experience of practical application of this in an ERP environment.
11. Project accounting and commercially focused.
What we offer:
12. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
13. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
14. Professional development
15. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.