Finance Manager - Near Langport, Somerset (Office-based)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Pension included | FREE office parking
About the business
My client is a fast-growing technology and infrastructure organisation delivering high-quality solutions across data, networking and critical environments. As the business scales, it's investing in stronger financial control and project visibility-placing finance at the heart of operational decision-making. The culture is built around being kind, caring and respectful to colleagues, clients and partners.
The role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee core finance processes, lead month-end reporting, and support budgeting and forecasting. You'll take ownership of financial management across all projects, with a strong focus on job costing, project reporting and analysis. Working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, and the wider finance function, you'll ensure accurate cost capture, improve controls, and enhance project profitability and performance visibility.
Key responsibilities
Lead job costing across all projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and accountability
Build and improve project cost reporting, analysis and management information
Partner with Project Managers to provide real-time financial insight and constructive challenge
Monitor performance vs budget, flagging variances, risks and opportunities early
Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary on project profitability
Own Sage (e.g., Sage 50) job costing and reporting setup, ensuring data integrity
Lead month-end close, balance sheet control and reconciliations
Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and cashflow reporting
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and support VAT returns/compliance
Liaise with auditors and support year-end accounts preparation
Support/mentor junior finance staff where applicable
About you - Ideally you will have....
Proven experience as a Finance Manager (or similar), ideally in a project-based/contracting environment
Strong job costing, project accounting and financial analysis skills
Hands-on Sage job costing experience (essential)
Commercial mindset and confident stakeholder management
Strong attention to detail and clear communication with non-finance colleagues
Desirable
ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or qualified by experience)
Experience improving controls, reporting processes and MI (dashboards/templates)