Finance Leader for Civil Construction & Ops Strategy

Matchtech; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Finance. This role involves leading a finance team, managing accounting operations, and providing financial insights for decision-making. Ideal candidates have a strong background in finance leadership, particularly within the highways, construction, or civil engineering sectors. Applicants should be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified and proficient in finance systems like Xpedion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee daily accounting activities, produce monthly management accounts.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, manage the full audit process.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Finance systems proficiency

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xpedion

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Finance. This role involves leading a finance team, managing accounting operations, and providing financial insights for decision-making. Ideal candidates have a strong background in finance leadership, particularly within the highways, construction, or civil engineering sectors. Applicants should be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified and proficient in finance systems like Xpedion.