Finance Manager

YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED.

You must also meet all the ‘essential criteria’ for your application to be considered.

Company details and job overview:

This Finance manager opportunity is for a leading construction, infrastructure and maintenance company operating within multiple countries outside of the UK that provide services for transportation and railway infrastructure. This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a company that promotes career progress, has an excellent remuneration package, values its employees and offers flexibility within work.

Key Benefits/Rewards on offer:

1. Extremely competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 + car allowance
2. Brilliant pensions contribution up to 10%
3. Life Assurance
4. 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
5. Offers Hybrid working
6. Study support
7. Employee benefits discounting scheme

Your new role as Finance Manager:

This Finance Manager opportunity will be responsible for the full functions of the Finance team maintaining tight financial controls whilst developing and improving process/details within financial reporting. With 3 direct reports working closely with the Senior Operations team, as the Finance Manager you will be focusing on maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business, presenting monthly budgeting & forecasting with commentary, consolidating data from other entities within the company and a strong focus on cash flow forecasts and debt collection.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Track industrial and process KPIs, including cash flow forecasts and debt recovery.
2. Participate in internal and external audit reviews.
3. Build relationships across the business to highlight the value of Finance and drive best practices.
4. Guide decision-making to ensure compliance with client and Head Office standards.
5. Prepare monthly management accounts, with an emphasis on quarter-end and year-end closures.
6. Consolidate reporting packages, analyse variances, and provide commentary for the Executive Director.
7. Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and manage Capex spending and investment cases.

Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience maintaining the day-to-day functions of a Finance team with a proven track record of good commercial and financial acumen with the ability to analyse complex data with accuracy. While having the ability to manage 3 junior direct reports, you will possess excellent communication skills and hold a recognised qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CTA).

Summary:

This newly created role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a successful, dynamic business with a hybrid working arrangement and competitive salary. The position also provides an excellent opportunity for career progression and gives the opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of the business, participate in the planning process, and receive strong support for your personal development from the senior leadership team.

This role is being handled by Thomas Hoather – Senior Finance Recruitment, Kenton Black Finance.