Finance Manager, BRUSH Infrastructure Solutions

About the Role

Due to recent acquisitions and continued company growth, a new Finance Manager role has been created. The Finance Manager will act as a strategic partner to the Infrastructure Solutions business unit leadership, supporting commercial, financial reporting and governance responsibilities for all activities within the unit and directly supporting sales & operations teams. The role will have a team of three, with two direct reports.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working – typically 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.
• Candidate should be comfortable travelling to other offices across the group, as and when required.
• 37 contractual hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 1pm finish on Fridays.
• The ideal candidate will be based from our London office, but applications from candidates based in Glasgow or Edinburgh are also welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with Heads of Departments & non-finance teams.
• Commercial advice, guidance, challenge & approval for customer proposals.
• Structure & governance around commercial & project management processes & project reporting.
• Financial advice and guidance to senior management.
• Regular travel to sites within the UK to support team members & businesses, in particular London, Glasgow & Edinburgh.
• Monitor KPIs to identify trends, risks & opportunities, including project performance, productivity, hourly rates & commercial KPIs.
• Lead & support the continuing development of the Business Central ERP for finance & operational requirements.
• Support ad-hoc projects which may be required from time to time.

• Own all financial data, reporting and financial controlling processes.
• Run month end reporting processes & reconciliations.
• Coordinate and manage the forecasting process, budgets, quarterly forecasts, weekly & ad-hoc reporting.
• Oversee short‑term forecasting to ensure “no‑surprises” in financial results.
• Assess Capex investment opportunities and manage spend.

• Manage the Infrastructure Solutions unit cash flow and cash flow forecasting and ensure sufficient liquidity, clear and timely communication of shortfalls to Group Finance.
• Trade debt management.
• Develop project cash performance metrics and feedback to sales & operations teams.

• Team and individual management of staff in accordance with BRUSH policy and procedure.
• Lead and develop finance team with three direct reports based in different locations and encourage collaboration across all sites.
• Assign short, medium and long‑term objectives and ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement robust business and accounting control processes & authority limits.
• Ensure company finance policies are communicated across the Infrastructure Solutions group companies and that they are always followed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified – essential.
• Ability to drive discipline throughout the organisation to consistently improve process, control and reach challenging goals – essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build consensus and manage multicultural teams – essential.
• Experience within a multi‑location/divisional business – essential.
• Experience of a consultancy business – essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport – essential.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Drive for tangible and measurable results.
• Proven track record with demonstrable results in managing staff, influencing and collaborating with business functions.
• Proven ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment.
• Experience in business integration – advantageous.
• Experience in ERP implementation – advantageous.

What Is It For You?

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time roles).
• Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent).
• Life insurance – 4 × annual salary.
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme.
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus second medical opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity.
• Bike2work scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Ongoing professional development and training.