Commercial Finance Manager for Major Power Contracts

Avove Utilities; Chorley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Company car/allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefits

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteer days

Charity matched giving

Job summary

Avove is seeking a finance leader for its Power Account, reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance. You’ll own financial management, performance reporting, and commercial support across NPG and SPEN contracts, driving value and clear insights for stakeholders.

Lead a high-performing finance team, ensure robust controls, coordinate audits, and partner with operations to optimise delivery and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance/accounting roles.
• Experience in project accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in construction/utilities/infrastructure or other project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and reporting of projects across NPG and SPEN contracts.
• Manage commercial data and translate into financial reporting and P&L performance.
• Ensure contractual terms, applications, and revenue recovery processes are compliant.
• Deliver project performance reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities, and financial trends.
• Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and accounting records.
• Build relationships with operational/commercial teams to support delivery.
• Drive process improvements and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and support a finance team and coordinate audits.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Avove is seeking a finance leader for its Power Account, reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance. You’ll own financial management, performance reporting, and commercial support across NPG and SPEN contracts, driving value and clear insights for stakeholders.

Lead a high-performing finance team, ensure robust controls, coordinate audits, and partner with operations to optimise delivery and commercial outcomes.