Job Description

Job Title: Project Finance Business Partner

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

Rate: £300-£450/day PAYE

Contract: 6 Months Initial

Overview

Morson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for a Project Finance Business Partner to support complex, long-term programmes within a private equity-backed engineering environment.

This is a commercially focused role within a programme-led setting, requiring strong experience in project cost management, financial risk analysis, and stakeholder partnering. You will work closely with project and programme teams to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Project and Programme Managers to provide financial insight and challenge on project performance

Monitor and control project costs, budgets, forecasts, and margins across long-term programmes

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks and opportunities within projects

Deliver accurate project forecasting, including cost-to-complete and cash flow analysis

Support revenue recognition (IFRS 15) within a project delivery environment

Drive financial governance and ensure adherence to private equity reporting standards

Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and commercial decision-making

Support audits and ensure robust financial controls across programme activity

Requirements

CIMA / ACCA qualified (or QBE with strong relevant experience)

Strong experience in a programme-led or project-based environment (not just accounting/reporting)

Proven background in finance business partnering within projects or programmes

Experience managing project costs, risks, and financial performance end-to-end

Industry experience in engineering, defence, manufacturing, construction, or similar

Strong understanding of IFRS 15, applied in a project delivery environment

Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders and operate commercially

If you are an experienced project-focused finance professional looking to play a key role within a complex, programme-driven environment, we encourage you to apply