Finance Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Building Careers UK is looking for a Finance Manager in Runcorn to lead the finance function and partner with commercial and operational teams on a range of strategic and day-to-day financial activities.

You will manage monthly accounts, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations, while developing a high-performing team and implementing improvements across systems and reporting. UK GAAP knowledge and a strong accounting background are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
• Experience in a Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant role.
• Experience leading a finance function and developing team members.
• Strong business partnering with 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 Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or project-based environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day financial management of the business.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership and Board decisions.
• Managing ERP system compliance and data integrity, including HMRC VAT and CIS.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
• Producing cash flow forecasts and providing financial insight for decisions.
• Acting as a key financial contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Managing internal and external audit processes.
• Leading and developing the finance team with strong FP&A partnering.
• Providing meaningful financial and non-financial performance reporting including sustainability metrics.
• Deputising for the Finance Director and supporting continuous improvement programmes.

Skills

Finance partner

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel proficiency

UK GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Finance Manager (FMMHWA) Runcorn, England

Finance Manager

Location – Runcorn

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.