Finance & Operational Projects Lead

Grantham | Up to £100,000 per annum | 12-Month FTC | Hybrid (2–3 Days Onsite)

Veracious Talent Partners are exclusively supporting an established specialist manufacturing business in the appointment of a Finance & Operational Projects Lead on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a rather unique opportunity, ideally suited to a senior finance professional who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance function and getting involved in the wider operational aspects of a business.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of bespoke engineering projects, ensuring they're delivered effectively, financially controlled and managed in line with agreed budgets and timescales. You'll also play an important role in supporting wider strategic initiatives, providing financial insight and analysis to help inform key business decisions.

It's a varied, hands-on position that offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the business, working closely with senior leadership and a range of operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of operational projects, overseeing delivery from initial planning through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, financial performance, costing and profitability, ensuring appropriate controls are maintained throughout.
• Work collaboratively with operational, technical, procurement and finance teams to ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Provide detailed financial analysis, insight and constructive challenge to support senior leadership with strategic initiatives and key business decisions.
• Develop and implement improved project management processes, financial controls and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate resources, monitor project milestones and manage changes to project requirements, ensuring financial and operational implications are understood.
• Monitor expenditure, investigate variances and provide meaningful financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial controls and enhance overall business performance.
• Support wider business improvement initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

About You

We're particularly interested in speaking with commercially and operationally focused finance professionals who have developed broader project management experience throughout their careers.

The following experience is essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• A strong financial background, with demonstrable experience in financial analysis, budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly operationally complex environment.
• Proven experience leading and delivering cross-functional projects, working with stakeholders outside of Finance.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge decisions and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• A hands-on, adaptable approach, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with the detail involved in operational project delivery.

Previous experience managing bespoke engineering projects, implementing operational controls or supporting wider business improvement initiatives would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £100,000 per annum.
• Initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension or a permanent opportunity.
• Hybrid working, with 2–3 days per week in Grantham.
• Direct exposure to the Group Finance Director and senior leadership team.
• A genuinely varied opportunity combining financial expertise, operational project management and wider strategic involvement.
• The opportunity to step away from a traditional finance leadership position and apply your experience in a different capacity.

Veracious Talent Partners are managing this recruitment process on an exclusive basis.

Due to the confidential nature of the appointment, full company details and the formal job description will be provided to suitable candidates following completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

For further information or to express your interest, please contact Veracious Talent Partners for a confidential discussion.