Finance Project Manager

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.

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.

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 HR@nomadrail.com.

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