Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial management and reporting for a Gloucester-based business. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to understand financial performance, improve profitability and support informed commercial decisions across the wider operation.

This hands-on role involves developing processes, maintaining robust controls and delivering meaningful financial insights to influence strategic decisions as the company

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification, or finalist with relevant experience.
• Experience in a management accounting, finance management or similar role.
• Experience in facilities management, construction, engineering, building services or another project/contract-led environment would be advantageous.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial controls.
• Ability to understand contract performance and translate financial data into meaningful commercial insight.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different departments.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach, with the drive to improve processes and add value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management accounts and annual financial reporting processes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Undertake contract and project profitability reviews, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support operational decision-making.
• Work closely with departmental managers to monitor budgets, costs and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support the senior leadership team with financial information to inform strategic business decisions.

Skills

Technical accounting

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified by experience OR ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

An opportunity to take ownership, influence business performance and develop your career.

We are working with an established and growing business based in Gloucester, which is looking to strengthen its finance function as part of its ongoing development.

Operating within a dynamic, multi-faceted environment, the organisation offers an interesting and varied business landscape, with a strong focus on delivering quality, maintaining high standards and continually improving its operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant or an ambitious Management Accountant looking to take the next step into a broader Finance Manager role, with the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management and reporting of the business, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and meaningful commercial insight.

Working closely with the senior leadership team and operational managers, you will play a key role in helping the business understand its financial performance, improve profitability and make informed commercial decisions.

This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to all areas of the business, with the opportunity to develop processes, influence decision-making and help shape the finance function as the organisation continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management accounts and annual financial reporting processes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Undertake contract and project profitability reviews, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support operational decision-making.
• Work closely with departmental managers to monitor budgets, costs and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support the senior leadership team with financial information to inform strategic business decisions.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a commercially minded, proactive approach.

You might already be working as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant, or be looking for the opportunity to step up into your first broader finance leadership position.

Ideally, you will have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification, Qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or a finalist with relevant experience.
• Experience in a management accounting, finance management or similar role.
• Experience within facilities management, construction, engineering, building services or another project/contract-led environment would be advantageous.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial controls.
• The ability to understand contract performance and translate financial data into meaningful commercial insight.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different departments.
• A hands-on, collaborative approach, with the drive to improve processes and add value.

Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys being involved in the wider business, building relationships and helping operational teams understand the financial impact of their decisions.

Why Join?

• Established business: Join a respected organisation with almost six decades of trading history and a strong regional presence.
• Growth and opportunity: Be part of a business continuing to develop and expand across multiple service sectors.
• Real influence: Work closely with senior leadership and have a genuine opportunity to influence business performance.
• Career progression: Take ownership of your role and develop your career alongside an evolving business.
• Variety: Gain exposure to a diverse operation encompassing engineering, building services, maintenance and renewable energy.
• People-focused culture: Join a business with family-founded values and a strong emphasis on teamwork and employee development.