Finance Manager/HR - Engineering & Construction Services
We are supporting an established construction company based in Loughton, specialising in mechanical, electrical, and public health installations. The company also provides consultancy, commissioning, and project management services to a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and offering exceptional service in both the construction and engineering industries.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/HR to step into a key position within the company. The successful Finance Manager will manage the finance function across the company's 8 divisions, ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations, from reporting and billing to payroll and expenses. Additionally, this role involves supporting HR tasks, including overseeing payroll and handling employee expenses.
What's in it for you?
£50,000 - £60,000 PA (DOE)
23 days holiday + bank holiday
Pension: Auto-enrolment at 3% employer contribution.
Healthcare: Private medical insurance
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30.Finance Manager/HR - Engineering & Construction Services
Responsibilities
Managing tasks within a small team
Responsible for the day-to-day finance function
Preparing weekly and monthly reports
Maintaining CIS records
Submitting CIS returns
Preparing basic P&L reports
Client billing in line with payment certificates
Monitor and analyse project costs against budgets
Debt chasing for due accounts and retentions
Communicate with project managers and Quantity Surveyors
Communicate with suppliers
Completing all reconciliations for month end for all business units (8)
Reporting directly to the Finance Director / Managing Director
Assisting with HR including payroll and expensesFinance Manager/HR - Engineering & Construction Services
Requirements
At least 5 years' experience in a finance role within the construction industry.
Solid experience with Sage 50 Accounts and construction-related accountancy tasks (CIS, P&L, etc.).
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a small team.
Proven organisational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Experience in payroll management and handling HR-related tasks.
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), with a strong understanding of financial practices.
Construction sector experience is essential for this role.Desirable Skills:
Business Degree or Accountancy Qualifications.
Customer Service qualifications are a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application