At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial management, prepare reports, and support strategic decisions in a growing construction firm.
- Company: Established construction contractor known for quality projects and a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role while driving business performance and improvements.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in finance management and strong analytical skills.
Location - Runcorn
Salary/Package - £60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West. Operating across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector developments, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. With continued investment in their people, technology, and processes, the business is committed to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance function and support strategic business performance.
The Role
- Coordinating the day-to-day financial management of the business
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports to support senior leadership and Board-level decision making
- Managing ERP system compliance, ensuring financial data integrity and compliance with HMRC requirements, including VAT and CIS
- Completing monthly balance sheet reviews and key control account reconciliations
- Producing and managing cash flow forecasts, providing financial insight to support business decisions
- Acting as a key financial contact for clients and stakeholders to support income generation and commercial performance
- Managing internal and external audit processes
- Identifying and implementing improvements to financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
- Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team while promoting a strong Finance Business Partnering approach across the business
- Providing meaningful financial and non-financial performance reporting, including sustainability and social value metrics
- Deputising for the Finance Director where required and representing the finance function in key business meetings
- Supporting wider business and finance initiatives as part of continuous improvement programmes
The Ideal Candidate
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner or Senior Management Accountant role
- Experience managing or overseeing a finance function and developing team members
- Strong business partnering skills with the ability to support Commercial and Operational teams
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
- Experience preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based environment would be advantageous
What's on Offer
- Competitive basic salary of £60,000 - £65,000
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable construction business
- Senior leadership role with genuine influence across the organisation
- Long-term career progression and professional development
- Opportunity to lead process improvements and drive business performance
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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