Finance Manager

Thrive Sw; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (high-end)

5% annual bonus

Training and professional development

Job summary

Thrive Sw in Bristol is seeking an ambitious Finance Manager to lead the finance function. You will oversee management accounts, WIP, P&L, cost centres, credit control, and project financial performance, reporting to the Group Finance Director.

The role suits an experienced Finance Manager or an Assistant Finance Manager aiming to step into management, with exposure to facilities/building services and a strong systems background in Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Manager or senior finance role.
• Desirable background in facilities or building services.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, WIP, P&L.
• Experience with MS 365 and Dynamics Business Central desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, WIP, Profit & Loss statements, and cost centre reporting.
• Raise and manage sales ledger invoices.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor rebates.
• Process subcontractor invoices and resolve invoice queries with head office finance team.
• Oversee the Credit Control and Sales Ledger functions.
• Review and approve invoicing, ensuring profitability and correct margins.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor the financial performance of capital projects.
• Improve and develop credit control procedures and financial processes.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and manage debt collection to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Collaborate with Directors and the finance team to resolve aged debt and outstanding accounts.
• Produce weekly and monthly management reports for the operations team and Directors.
• Analyse project profitability and identify contracts with low margins.
• Manage monthly cost reporting and integrate financial information with the CAFM system.
• Support the transition from existing accounting processes to automated CAFM reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support across the wider business.

Skills

Management Accounts

WIP Reporting

P&L

Cost Centres

Credit Control

Sales Ledger

Project Financials

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Finance Manager

£50,000 - £80,000, dependant on experience

Company car (high‑end vehicle)

5% annual bonus

Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards further finance qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious Finance Manager to join our growing business. This opportunity is suitable for either an experienced Finance Manager or an Assistant Finance Manager looking to take the next step into a management position.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, overseeing management accounts, work in progress (WIP), profit and loss reporting, cost centres, credit control, and project financial performance.

Previous experience within Facilities Management, Engineering Maintenance, Construction, or Building Maintenance would be highly advantageous due to the project‑based nature of the role.

The business currently uses Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Previous experience with these systems would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly Management Accounts, WIP reports, Profit & Loss statements, and Cost Centre reporting.
• Raise and manage sales ledger invoices.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor rebates.
• Process subcontractor invoices and resolve invoice queries with the head office finance team.
• Oversee the Credit Control and Sales Ledger functions.
• Review and approve invoicing, ensuring profitability and correct margins.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor the financial performance of capital projects.
• Improve and develop credit control procedures and financial processes.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and manage debt collection to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Collaborate with Directors and the finance team to resolve aged debt and outstanding accounts.
• Produce weekly and monthly management reports for the operations team and Directors.
• Analyse project profitability and identify contracts with low margins.
• Manage monthly cost reporting and integrate financial information with the CAFM system.
• Support the transition from existing accounting processes to automated CAFM reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support across the wider business.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, or Senior Finance position.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Engineering Maintenance, Construction, Building Services, or Building Maintenance would be highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Management Accounts, WIP reporting, P&L, Cost Centres, Credit Control, and Sales Ledger.
• Experience working alongside operational and project management teams.
• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify process improvements.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) is desirable.
• Candidates currently studying towards a professional qualification are encouraged to apply and will be supported with further development.