Finance Manager

Building Careers UK; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK in Runcorn is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function and drive financial performance across projects.

The role covers management accounts, cash flow, audits, and business partnering with commercial and operations teams, with a competitive £60,000-£65,000 salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Experience managing or overseeing a finance function
• Strong business partnering with commercial and operational teams
• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or project-based environments would be advantageous
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
• Experience preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day financial management of the business
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports to support senior leadership and Board-level decision making
• Managing ERP system compliance, ensuring financial data integrity and HMRC compliance (VAT and CIS)
• Completing monthly balance sheet reviews and key control account reconciliations
• Producing and managing cash flow forecasts, providing financial insight for business decisions
• Acting as a key financial contact for clients and stakeholders to support income generation and commercial performance
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team and promoting finance business partnering across the business
• Providing meaningful reporting including sustainability and social value metrics
• Deputising for the Finance Director and representing the finance function in key meetings
• Supporting wider business and finance initiatives as part of continuous improvement programs

Skills

Business partnering

UK GAAP

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager

Location - Runcorn

Salary/Package - £60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West. Operating across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector developments, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

With continued investment in their people, technology, and processes, the business is committed to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance function and support strategic business performance.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the day-to-day financial management of the business
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports to support senior leadership and Board-level decision making
• Managing ERP system compliance, ensuring financial data integrity and compliance with HMRC requirements, including VAT and CIS
• Completing monthly balance sheet reviews and key control account reconciliations
• Producing and managing cash flow forecasts, providing financial insight to support business decisions
• Acting as a key financial contact for clients and stakeholders to support income generation and commercial performance
• Managing internal and external audit processes
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team while promoting a strong Finance Business Partnering approach across the business
• Providing meaningful financial and non-financial performance reporting, including sustainability and social value metrics
• Deputising for the Finance Director where required and representing the finance function in key business meetings
• Supporting wider business and finance initiatives as part of continuous improvement programmes

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner or Senior Management Accountant role
• Experience managing or overseeing a finance function and developing team members
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to support Commercial and Operational teams
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
• Experience preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based environment would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £60,000 - £65,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable construction business
• Senior leadership role with genuine influence across the organisation
• Long-term career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and drive business performance
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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