Finance Manager

NG Bailey; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their Strategic Projects team. This high-profile position involves leading financial reporting and analysis, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and working closely with stakeholders. Applicants should be ACA or CIMA qualified with significant experience in contract accounting. The role offers flexible working conditions across the UK, contributing to impactful infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience in a contracting environment and long-term contract accounting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to challenge stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for balance sheet and working capital reporting.
• Ensure integrity by analyzing key working capital balances.
• Drive financial discipline and clarity in reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cash flow forecasting

Contract accounting

Communication skills

Education

ACA or CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

Competitive salary – car allowance and strong benefits package

NG Bailey are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Strategic Projects team within our engineering division. This is a high–profile role within the business, requiring a hands–on proactive approach to positively impact the future of NG Bailey and Strategic Projects as we drive forward. This is a real opportunity for the right candidate to bring their knowledge and experience into an influential role at an exciting time within our business. With the government's commitment to infrastructure spending on defence, nuclear, rail and healthcare and its decarbonisation targets, we are confident that the markets in which we operate are resilient and we are in a strong position to benefit.

The group has a flexible approach to working based on the needs of the business. We are happy for the successful applicant to be based anywhere in the UK however the projects are in the Southwest, Northwest and Southeast, we have offices in all these locations and so being based near to one would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for balance sheet and working capital reporting within Strategic Projects.
• Responsible for ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flows
• Driving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunities
• Improving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reporting
• Proactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions
• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of unit monthly management accounts, performance, variances and trends
• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of divisional quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three–year strategic plan
• S succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetings
• Own the business units short–term cash flow (3 month) and long–term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolve
• Take a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metrics
• Being the key point of contact for the external auditors on the division
• Be able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors)

Requirements

• ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sector
• Experience in a contracting environment including long–term contract accounting and balance sheet rigor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders
• Experience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient manner
• Previous experience working within a finance roles as part of an alliance or joint venture.
• Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of data
• Experience in working capital and cash modelling

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of GBP500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward–thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground–breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.