Finance Manager Office Based
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A hands-on Finance Manager role with full ownership of financial operations, supporting long-term strategy and day-to-day control. Ideal for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience and the confidence to operate as a senior advisor to leadership.
Key Responsibilities Project & Construction Finance
Track project profitability and cost-to-cost forecasts
Manage valuations, applications for payment, and tender cost analysis
Lead retentions recovery and contractual payment processes (incl. MCD)
Strategic Finance
Evaluate investments, capex and asset management
Advise on borrowing, financing options and lender relationships
Support growth plans with financial modelling
Financial Operations
Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, monthly/annual reporting
Manage cashflow, working capital and liquidity
Develop budgets across departments and projects
Oversee procurement to reduce material and overhead costs
Produce management accounts, cost reports and KPIs
What You Bring Experience & Capability
Proven Finance Manager or senior finance lead
Strong manufacturing or contracting finance background
Expertise in bookkeeping, cashflow and budgeting
Solid understanding of valuations, bidding, retentions and payment cycles
Experience advising on investment and financial strategy
High accuracy, integrity and commercial awareness
Desirable
ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
Experience in specialist construction/craft sectors
Strong modelling and forecasting skills
Exposure to M&A or share ownership schemes
Ways of Working
Process-driven with strong controls and governance
Confident ensuring compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory standards
Experience integrating finance systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore)
Comfortable working with auditors, banks and external advisors
Personal Attributes
Strategic yet hands-on
Clear communicator at director level
Organised, proactive and commercially minded
Values-driven with a long-term mindset