Our client is a growing construction business with ambitious plans and a strong track record of delivery, specialising in residential projects. They are seeking to appoint a
Finance Manager
to strengthen their Finance team and provide oversight across financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
This role will play a pivotal part in supporting strategic growth, ensuring robust financial governance, and enhancing operational efficiency. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, providing financial insight to support decision-making and drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including management of ledgers, cash flow, and reconciliations.
* Lead on month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
* Prepare and present financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to the senior leadership team.
* Support strategic planning by providing financial modelling and scenario analysis.
* Monitor project profitability, margins, and cost control, providing insights to operational teams.
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax obligations, and audit processes.
* Implement and improve financial systems, processes, and controls to drive efficiency.
* Manage and mentor junior finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience.
* Strong background in the
construction sector
is essential — preferably gained within a main contractor or sub-contractor environment.
* Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
* Demonstrated experience in business partnering with operational and commercial teams.
* Strong systems knowledge (experience with construction-related finance systems an advantage).
* Commercially astute with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
* Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to operate in a growing, fast-paced business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-looking construction business at a key stage in its growth journey, with the chance to shape the finance function and play a central role in driving continued success.
Ref: 3960MR