Finance Project Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Gleeson Recruitment Group
£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Project Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the CFO of a rapidly growing, PE-backed consumer-facing business during a critical transformation phase. This role involves shaping a 3-year strategic plan, leading M&A initiatives, and providing financial insights to support executive decision-making. The position requires a blend of financial acumen and stakeholder management skills to drive strategic finance projects. The role is hybrid, allowing for a combination of on-site and remote work in the Derby area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and refine the company’s 3-year plan with commercial insight and financial discipline.
- Lead strategic finance projects, including acquisitions, disposals, and corporate transactions.
- Build robust, investor-grade financial models and scenario analyses.
- Partner with executives and senior leaders to align financial priorities with strategic goals.
- Manage relationships with investors, banks, and acquisition targets.
Key Skills:
- Experience in business financial modelling and strategy development or strategic projects.
- Track record of managing key internal (executives, senior leaders) and external (investors, banks) stakeholders.
- Exposure to corporate strategic development and business plan construction.
- Experience in a consumer-facing (B2C) business is essential.
- Experience in a private equity-backed and/or travel business is advantageous.
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Proven experience in strategy, corporate development, and stakeholder management.
- Background in consumer-facing (B2C) and PE backed businesses is highly desirable.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to influence at the highest level.
Salary (Rate): £80,000.00/year
City: Burton Upon Trent
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Job Title: Interim Finance Project Manager (Strategic Finance & M&A) Location: Hybrid (between Derby and home-based) Day Rate: To be discussed in person Duration: 6 – 9 months
About the Role Gleeson are delighted to, once again, be supporting a rapidly growing client of ours in the Derby area on an exclusive basis. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing, PE-backed, consumer-facing business as the CFO’s strategic partner during a pivotal phase of transformation and growth. You’ll shape the 3-year strategic plan, lead on M&A and sale-readiness projects, and provide the financial insight that drives executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Finance Project Manager
- Drive and refine the company’s 3-year plan with commercial insight and financial discipline.
- Lead strategic finance projects, including acquisitions, disposals, and corporate transactions.
- Build robust, investor-grade financial models and scenario analyses.
- Partner with executives and senior leaders to align financial priorities with strategic goals.
- Manage relationships with investors, banks, and acquisition targets.
Requirements
- Experience in business financial modelling and strategy development or strategic projects.
- Track record of managing key internal (executives, senior leaders) and external (investors, banks) stakeholders.
- Exposure to corporate strategic development and business plan construction.
- Experience in a consumer-facing (B2C) business is essential.
- Experience in a private equity-backed and/or travel business is advantageous.
Qualifications & Skills
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Proven experience in strategy, corporate development, and stakeholder management.
- Background in consumer-facing (B2C) and PE backed businesses is highly desirable.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to influence at the highest level.
This role offers the scope to shape the strategic and financial trajectory of a dynamic, consumer-facing business during a decisive phase of growth and potential change. If you have experience of the above, full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship and are able to be on site in the Derby area ideally 2 - 3 days per week (but this can be flexible) then don't hesitate to apply!