Finance Manager – Newly Created Role
This newly created Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company’s financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy.
It’s a hands on role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight.
As Finance Manager, you’ll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthenin financial processes and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead project and construction finance, including profitability analysis, forecasting, valuations, bids, retentions, and payment cycles
* Drive strategic finance activity: investment appraisal, capex, asset management, financing options, and financial modelling
* Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations: reporting, cashflow, budgeting, procurement, KPIs, and continuous process improvement
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead, with ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications
* Strong background in manufacturing or contracting
* Expertise across cashflow, budgeting, valuations, retentions, and commercial finance
* A balance of strategic capability and hands‑on delivery
* Desirable: professional qualification, advanced modelling skills, M&A exposure, or experience with share schemes
How You Work
* You strengthen processes, controls, and governance
* You’re confident with compliance, tax, and accounting standards
* You can integrate finance systems with operational platforms
* You communicate clearly and work effectively with directors, auditors, banks, and advisors
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 working days.
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