1. Clear progression to Finance Director within 2-3 years
2. Growing business with clear ambition
About Our Client
Our client is a progressive, values-driven construction business recognised for innovation and collaboration. They genuinely invest in their people and pride themselves on delivering projects to the highest standards across Kent and the South East.
Job Description
As the Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Finance Director Designate you will enjoy a broad and varied position. You will work very closely with the existing finance director, and you will be looking to make improvements and developments as the company expands and grows.Key responsibilities will include:
3. Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory reporting
4. Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with accounting standards
5. Partnering with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial teams to support decision-making
6. Leading internal audits and liaise with external auditors
7. Managing payroll and statutory submissions
8. Driving best practice and process improvements across finance
9. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The Successful Applicant
A successful candidate for this Finance Manager / Finance Director Designate role should ideally meet the following requirements:
10. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a number of years' post-qualification experience
11. Proven track record managing finance in a commercial business - construction sector experience would be ideal, and preferred, but not essential
12. Strong leadership potential with ability to inspire and develop teams
13. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
14. Commercially astute with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
What's on Offer
15. Competitive salary of £70-£80,000 plus benefits (Car allowance, pension)
16. Clear progression to Finance Director within 2-3 years
17. Collaborative, award-winning culture
18. Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a growing business
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager or Financial Controller to take on an FD Designate position in a few years as part of carefully managed succession planning. If you meet the requirements and are ready to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.