Finance Manager

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Newry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mc Allister A Vortex Company, based in Newry, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, drive liquidity, and ensure statutory compliance across UK and ROI.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, project analysis, VAT and CIS/RCT filings, and liaise with external auditors while building a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK and ROI tax regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance team, manage month-end close, reconciliations, and AP/AR controls.
• Lead liquidity management, budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
• Advance project profitability analysis, WIP, and KPI reporting for the Board.
• Coordinate VAT, CIS, and RCT filings across UK & ROI with auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP software

Financial analysis

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Mid-tier ERP accounting software

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? Mc Allister A Vortex Company, delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team based in Newry.

The Finance Manager will take full operational ownership of the day-to-day finance function, driving financial health, statutory compliance, and commercial analysis. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage corporate liquidity, oversee multi-jurisdictional tax compliance (UK & ROI), and translate complex financial metrics, such as WIP and project variances, into actionable business strategies for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Financial Control

• Oversee and develop the finance team, ensuring the accurate performance of core transactions, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and credit control.
• Establish robust internal controls; review and act as the final authoriser for all Accounts Payable and vendor payment runs.
• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring all journals, fixed asset registers, and control account reconciliations are executed flawlessly.

Treasury, Budgeting & Cash Flow

• Take ultimate ownership of liquidity, reviewing weekly cash flow forecasts to optimise working capital.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate banking partners, managing financing facilities, loans, and covenant compliance.
• Lead the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of annual company budgets and rolling forecasts.

Strategic Project Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly management accounts, including executive summaries, variance analysis, and KPIs for the Board.
• Drive monthly project analysis, evaluating contract profitability, overseeing the valuation of monthly stock takes, and determining Work in Progress (WIP) values.
• Lead the preparation for the annual year-end audit, acting as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure compliance and timely completion.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance (UK & ROI)

• Ensure total regulatory compliance across both the UK and Republic of Ireland, overseeing the accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reports, and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) filings.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience managing or supervising a finance team.
• Exceptional knowledge of both UK and Irish tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, macros, data analysis) and experience with mid-tier ERP accounting software.

Mc Allister A Vortex Company, and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

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