Finance Project Manager

Overview

Nomad Digital are currently on the look out for a Finance Project Manager, reporting to the Global Finance Director, to join the business. The Finance Project Manager will lead the Project Controlling team and own the project portfolio, driving accurate cost collection, project margin improvement, bid review, and pricing governance through robust project costing analysis and reporting. This role will be based in our  Newcastle office (hybrid)

This role would be a great fit for a high performing Finance Manager, with experience of project controlling, who is looking for their next challenge and is motivated to support the team through a period of transformation.

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of team work and trustworthiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Bid/ tender review and support

• Partner with Sales and Bid teams to prepare bid cost models and service model pro formas, ensuring commercial assumptions are complete, consistent, and aligned to the pricing model.
• Own and maintain the Nomad pricing model, ensuring it remains accurate, controlled, and fit for bid review and commercial decision-making.
• Review and challenge assumptions, inputs, and supporting detail within cost build-ups to improve accuracy, consistency, and commercial robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency of bid processes, reporting and tools

Project Controlling 

• Review of project forecasts vs as-sold costings
• Overall understanding of O&M, Delivery and Service model projects across the group
• Overall responsibility for Inventory, WIP and POA accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Own the project margin review calendar and ensure reviews are completed on time, with clear actions, accountability, and follow-up.
• Own project financial governance, ensuring consistent processes, controls, and reporting standards are applied across the project portfolio.
• Line management responsibility for a team of Global Project Accountants
• Other ad hoc responsibilities which may be required from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of IFRS, particularly cost allocation and classification, revenue recognition, margin recognition, and IFRS 15 compliance.
• Proven experience in project finance, controlling and forecasting.
• Strong track record of delivering financial performance in a project environment.
• Strong understanding of financial performance metrics, reporting, analysis, and associated risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems, with NetSuite experience highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Behavioural Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in pressurized situations
• Ability to work to set deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to think proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timelines are met
• Comfortable working individually or as part of a team
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with a proactive mindset and focus on continuous improvement and business impact.
• A proactive, curious, and autonomous mindset
• Organised, analytical, and proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and business impact.
• Ability to coach, support, and develop Project Accountants, strengthening finance capability and confidence across the business.

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva
• Car Lease Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave entitlements
• Company Sick Plan.

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs. 

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.  

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email [email protected].