Finance Manager - Construction & Facades
Job Purpose
To take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day finance function of a specialist façade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands‑on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership of project forecasting and commercial risk.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Finance & Ledger Control
* Oversee and process approximately 300 supplier invoices per month, transitioning fully to electronic invoice processing
* Maintain accurate purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are correctly authorised, coded and paid
* Manage supplier accounts, statement reconciliations and payment runs
* Resolve supplier and subcontractor queries promptly and professionally
* Control and clear aged balances and invoices on hold and maintain accurate customer/supplier master data
Payroll, CIS & HMRC Compliance
* Process weekly and monthly payroll in line with PAYE requirements
* Administer CIS including subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns
* Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns and reconcile CIS deductions
* Act as main point of contact with HMRC for PAYE, CIS and VAT matters
VAT & Statutory Reporting
* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including construction‑specific considerations
* Maintain accurate balance sheet and nominal ledger reconciliations
* Prepare quarterly management accounts and reporting packs
* Support year‑end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
Management Accounting & Month‑End
* Own and deliver a robust month‑end close process
* Prepare overhead, cost and margin analysis based on actuals
* Provide clear and timely financial reporting to senior managementSupport QS and commercial teams with accurate ledger and cost data
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
* Lead the transition to paperless and electronic invoice processing
* Improve finance systems, workflows and internal controls
* Maintain strong audit trails and segregation of duties
* Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes as the business grows.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a construction or specialist subcontractor environment
* Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger, payroll, CIS and VAT
* Experience managing high‑volume transactional finance
* Hands‑on month‑end and management reporting capability
* Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Personal Attributes
* Hands‑on, accountable and delivery‑focused
* Commercially aware and detail driven
* Comfortable operating in a lean finance environment
* Professional approach with suppliers and internal stakeholders
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