Senior Project Controller

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 + Benefits

SF Partners is proud to be partnering with an industry leading organisation to appoint an exceptional Senior Project Controller. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible, business-critical role where you'll influence the financial performance of some of the UK's most complex and high-value engineering and infrastructure projects. If you're a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with project teams, driving performance and delivering strategic insight, this is the opportunity to take your career to the next level.

You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking finance function where your expertise will directly influence project success, business growth and long-term profitability.

As the financial lead across a portfolio of major projects, you'll provide the commercial insight and financial governance that enables projects to be delivered successfully, on time and profitably.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the financial performance of multiple large-scale projects from contract award through to completion.
• Delivering robust forecasting, budgeting, cost control and profitability analysis.
• Partnering closely with Project Managers and operational leaders to influence commercial decisions and maximise project performance.
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities, providing proactive solutions to improve outcomes.
• Monitoring cash flow, revenue recognition, working capital and project margins.
• Ensuring best-in-class financial governance, controls and compliance across the project portfolio.
• Supporting contract reviews, change management and commercial negotiations.
• Producing insightful financial analysis and reporting that supports strategic decision-making at senior leadership level.

You'll be an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, project-driven environment and building strong relationships across the business. We're looking for:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience as a Project Controller, Project Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or Project Accountant.
• Experience within infrastructure, engineering, EPC, renewable energy, utilities, construction, manufacturing or other complex project-based organisations.
• Strong expertise in project accounting, forecasting, financial modelling and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge, influence and add value.
• A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

This is far more than a traditional project finance role. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in delivering landmark, high-value projects.
• Influence strategic commercial decisions that shape business performance.
• Partner with experienced operational and leadership teams.
• Join a business investing heavily in innovation, growth and its people.
• Enjoy genuine career progression within a global, market-leading organisation.
• Benefit from hybrid working, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where your commercial expertise will genuinely make an impact where you'll be recognised for it, please apply!