Finance Manager

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, managing payroll, and ensuring accurate invoicing and cash flow for the business. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in financial management, ideally within the construction sector. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth and progression opportunities

Key role in shaping financial strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, credit control, and financial reporting.
• Previous experience within the construction space is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments to all site staff and operatives.
• Proactively follow up with customers to ensure timely invoice payments.
• Manage and maintain a healthy cash flow for the business.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, including profit and loss statements.
• Handle VAT returns and liaise with accounts for tax submissions.

Skills

Financial management

Payroll management

Credit control

Financial reporting

Accounting software proficiency (Xero, Sage)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive in overseeing financial operations and driving efficiency?

Our client, a leading industrial and commercial construction company, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee their financial operations and ensure the smooth running of our accounts. This role is vital for managing wages, controlling cash flow, and ensuring prompt customer payments in their growing business.

Responsibilities :

As a Finance Manager, you will…

• Oversee payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments to all site staff and operatives
• Proactively follow up with customers to ensure timely invoice payments and reduce outstanding debts
• Manage and maintain a healthy cash flow for the business
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, including profit and loss statements and budgeting / forecasting
• Handle VAT returns and liaise with accounts for tax submissions

Requirements :

As a Finance Manager, you will need…

• Experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of payroll, credit control, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, Sage, or similar preferred)
• Previous experience within the construction space is preferred but not essential

Benefits :

As a Finance Manager, you will get…

• Competitive salary
• Growth and progression opportunities
• A key role in shaping financial strategy and improving efficiency

Ready to make an impact in the financial strategy of a growing company? If you have the expertise and drive to shape the financial operations of a leading construction company, we’d love to hear from you.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.