Finance Manager in Gerrards Cross

Who are we? We are ranked as the UK's #1 construction specific software player and our mission is simple; to provide market leading end-to-end software solutions to the construction and construction-like industries across the entire build life cycle. Our teams are based in the UK, Europe, and India, working on products that are used on a global scale. We have a clear and defined road map to deliver over the next 3 years, which is centred around a large-scale digital transformation as well as continuing our growth and expansion. We embrace diversity and equality and want our employees to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Creating a culture of Equality isn't just the right thing to do, it improves every aspect of our business.

Purpose

This role is responsible for leading our financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting that supports effective business decision-making across Causeway. As Finance Manager, you'll own the end-to-end monthly close process, drive accountability for on-time delivery, and partner with the business to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights. You'll lead and develop the finance team to the highest standards, embedding continuous improvement into everything we do.

Reporting to the Group Controller, your key areas of responsibility will include:

• Financial Leadership: Own the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring the timely, accurate and complete production of monthly management accounts in line with our reporting timetable. Lead the preparation and review of the monthly P&L, identifying and investigating significant variances to budget, forecast and prior year, presenting clear, insightful analysis to senior management. Drive accountability for delivery using close management tools (FloQast) to monitor progress, manage dependencies and proactively address bottlenecks. Oversee weekly cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities to support management decision-making. Challenge the quality and accuracy of financial information, investigating unusual transactions or trends and ensuring corrective action is taken before reporting is finalised. Continuously review and improve month-end processes, identifying opportunities to streamline activities, strengthen controls and automate manual tasks whilst maintaining governance and accuracy. Manage the VAT reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation and submission of returns, whilst maintaining full compliance with tax legislation. Support the financial integration of acquisitions, including accounting, reporting, process alignment and implementation of appropriate financial controls. Represent Finance in the business, liaising with and providing advice to other functions, interpreting financial results and enhancing reporting to support informed decision-making. Identify, evaluate and implement opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline finance processes and enhance financial reporting.
• Team Development: Lead, coach and motivate the team to enable them to perform to their full potential, ensuring objectives are set and regular performance feedback is provided. Lead by example, fostering a positive working environment, inspiring others and encouraging teamwork, collaboration and the best of Causeway's values. Maintain a fair and consistent approach, implementing company policies and processes whilst supporting excellent work-life balance.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with minimum 3-4 years post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in accounting roles, with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience working with complicated legal entity structures and delivering monthly financial reporting.
• Strong commercial and business acumen with intermediate to advanced Excel and financial software skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with strong time management, prioritisation and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to synthesise information and recommend solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain finances to non-financial colleagues.
• Ability to spot trends and anomalies through data and statistical analysis; demonstrable track record of integrity and accountability.

Desirable:

• Experience of acquisition integration and working with multiple financial systems.
• Experience in supply chain, financial or construction-related technology sectors.

What you get from us:

If you're looking to build an exceptional career with an award-winning company you've come to the right place. We believe everyone at Causeway has a vital role to play in our success. Causeway is fuelled by curiosity and is a place for people who beam with positivity and burn with ambition. Our team is everything, so we'll take good care of you. In fact, we give well-being the same priority as our other business goals. We're strong advocates of work-life balance, offering hybrid working alongside the opportunity to work from modern, collaborative offices.

Our Values

• We are United. As part of a team, we're better together.
• We are Agile. Be the change, we're on a journey.
• We are Trusted. Do the right thing, we own this.
• We are Driven. Get stuck in, we make it happen.

Like all responsible companies, Causeway is aware of the need to recognise the importance of protecting our environment and addressing the climate emergency. Causeway is a carbon neutral company and we offset our calculated carbon footprint. However, we recognise that offsetting is not a permanent solution, so we set environmental objectives to reduce our footprint year-on-year.