Interim Project Finance Business Partner

The Opportunity

A high-profile project within a well-established organisation requires an experienced Project Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership, commercial insight and hands-on support. This role will partner closely with operational and project teams, owning the financial model that supports forecasting, investment tracking and strategic decisions.

This is an excellent interim opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, visibility and making a tangible impact.

Key Duties

Maintain and develop a robust Excel-based financial model to support ROI analysis and long-term projections
Monitor and report on project budgets, forecasts and actuals, ensuring alignment with the original business case
Work closely with non-finance stakeholders to provide meaningful insights and challenge assumptions
Prepare financial reports for senior leadership and external partners
Support month-end and year-end processes relating to project accounting
Assist with audit requirements and maintain appropriate documentation
Identify financial risks and ensure early escalation
Ensure compliance with internal controls and coding requirements

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Have a strong background in project-based finance or business partnering
Possess advanced Excel skills, ideally with experience of financial modelling
Be confident operating in fast-paced, project-driven environments
Have excellent stakeholder management skills, able to support and challenge where appropriate
Be comfortable picking up work at pace and working independently