A well‑established contractor operating within the construction and building services sector is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Operations to join the senior leadership team. This position plays a central role in strengthening the financial and operational foundations of a growing business that delivers a wide range of commercial, industrial, residential and public‑sector projects.
The organisation is entering a period of consolidation and operational improvement, and this role will help shape the next phase of structure, efficiency and growth.
Role overview
This is a senior leadership position combining financial management, strategic oversight and operational responsibility. The role requires someone comfortable leading finance at a high level while also working hands‑on across day‑to‑day operations. You will work closely with directors and project teams to enhance reporting, controls, processes and the overall operating model.
Key responsibilities
Lead the full finance function including reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow.
Oversee payroll, ledgers, project costing and management accounts.
Drive implementation and improvement of finance and operational systems, including job‑management systems and integration with finance platforms.
Produce commercial insights, margin reporting and performance dashboards.
Work closely with project, commercial and delivery teams to support financial discipline.
Oversee core operational support functions such as HR, Fleet, IT, Health & Safety, Compliance, Risk and Office Management.
Build structure, consistency and rhythm across operational and administrative processes.
Support the leadership team in shaping medium‑term strategy and operational plans.Key challenges
Modernising legacy processes and systems during a period of growth.
Embedding improved governance and consistency across all areas of finance and operations.
Balancing hands‑on delivery with strategic thinking.
Leading behavioural and cultural change across departments.
Aligning finance, operations and engineering teams around the same priorities and performance expectations.Opportunities
The chance to shape a modern finance and operations function with strong systems and processes.
A leadership position that directly influences business strategy and performance.
The ability to drive transformation, improve efficiency and enhance reporting across the organisation.
The opportunity to build and lead a high‑performing team with better tools, data and structure.
Exposure to a broad operational remit, offering real scope to make long‑lasting impact.About you
ACA, CIMA or equivalent with significant senior finance experience.
Background in construction, M&E, building services or another project‑based industry.
Strong track record of process improvement, systems implementation and financial leadership.
Confident managing multiple operational areas and working at pace.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across departments.
For further information please contact Hannah at Pure