Job Description
Senior Finance Manager
Salary: Up to £80,000 (Negotiable DOE)Package: Company Car / Car Allowance + Contributory Pension + 4x Life Assurance + 25 Days Holiday (with option to buy/sell 5 days) + Flexible Working Policy
About the Company
A leading UK infrastructure and construction services organisation delivering long-term asset management, highways maintenance and civil engineering solutions across major public sector frameworks.
With a strong reputation for operational excellence and financial governance, the business is seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Manager to provide leadership and strategic financial oversight across a major infrastructure workstream.
The Role
The Senior Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving visibility of contract positions and influencing strategic decision-making.
Working closely with Commercial, Operational and Senior Leadership teams, you will provide robust financial control, reporting and insight across complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Performance
* Drive contract financial control and reporting to maximise profitability
* Ensure accurate reporting of WIP, accruals, reserves, provisions, risks and opportunities
* Maintain strong cash focus including forecasting and debt management
* Ensure compliance with corporate governance and group accounting standards
Leadership
* Manage and develop a small finance team
* Build strong relationships across operational and commercial functions
* Influence non-financial stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance
Financial Reporting & Planning
* Lead monthly management accounts and period-end reporting
* Deliver budget preparation, 3-year planning and re-forecasting cycles
* Analyse variances and provide credible commercial insight
* Monitor Capex and support investment decision-making
About You
* Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Circa 10+ years post-qualification experience
* Strong background within construction, infrastructure, highways or asset management environments
* Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
* Commercially confident, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to operate in a high-profile infrastructure environment with genuine influence across operational and commercial teams.
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