The role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Lead to support a significant capital project focused on an office relocation and redevelopment within a large healthcare organisation. This role will provide dedicated financial leadership across the programme, from early planning through delivery and transition into business-as-usual operations.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will be responsible for ensuring strong financial oversight, clear reporting, and robust commercial and cost management arrangements. You will act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, helping to put in place the financial frameworks required to support successful project delivery.
Key responsibilities
*Lead financial planning, reporting and governance for the capital project, ensuring timely, accurate and meaningful information for senior stakeholders.
*Develop forecasts and scenario models to assess the financial impact of changes in cost, scope or delivery timelines.
*Identify and manage financial risks and issues, working closely with the wider project team to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
*Act as the primary finance interface with external advisors and delivery partners, supporting cost control and value-for-money decision making.
*Prepare financial papers and insights to support executive and board-level discussions.
*Develop and maintain financial models, tools and processes to support effective cost management and change control.
*Support the development of commercial and operational financial arrangements associated with the new office location.
*Contribute to the transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations, ensuring appropriate financial processes are in place for ongoing facilities and operational costs.
*Ensure alignment with organisational finance policies, procedures and reporting timetables.
About you
You will be a proactive finance professional with experience of supporting complex projects in a fast-paced environment, comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will bring:
*Strong experience in financial business partnering, ideally within capital projects, estates, infrastructure or relocation programmes.
*Solid understanding of cost management, forecasting and financial modelling.
*The ability to operate comfortably at all levels, combining strong influencing skills with senior leaders and trustees with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach which involves "rolling the sleeves up"
*The ability to work independently and provide clear, practical financial insight.
*Experience engaging with external consultants or suppliers.
*Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information to senior stakeholders including trustees
Qualifications
*Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Additional qualifications in construction or project management or experience in project finance, commercial modelling or project delivery are desirable.
Why join?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile capital project within a healthcare organisation, working collaboratively across finance, operations and project teams to support a transformative project that will enable the strategic goals. In return you’ll work with passionate individuals in a supportive and collaborative environment with market-leading benefits including private healthcare and a bonus and flexile and hybrid working with three days per week required onsite.
We’re moving quickly, so please apply today!