Finance Manager (12 Month FTC)

OCU; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves leading end-to-end financial reporting, managing month-end processes, and delivering management accounts for their Utilities entity. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with proven experience in producing statutory accounts and strong analytical skills, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits, including pension contributions and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary benefits package

Company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

On-site gym facilities

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in finance management.
• Track record of producing statutory accounts end-to-end.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across various functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting for OCU Utility Services.
• Manage month-end processes and deliver management accounts.
• Lead annual external audit process ensuring compliance.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Proven track record producing management accounts

Collaborative approach in high-growth environments

Confident communicator

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with D365

Strong analytical mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Cognos

Hyperion

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Manager (12-Month FTC Maternity Cover with potential to extend / convert to permanent)

Location : Stockport (Office Based)

Reports to : Financial Controller Utilities

Department : Group Finance

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end financial reporting for our Utilities entity (c. 360m turnover). This role is a minimum 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident finance professional who thrives in a busy collaborative environment

About OCU Group

OCU is a leading engineering services provider in the fast-growing utilities space delivering end-to-end solutions across power telecoms water and more. Headquartered in Stockport our 2000 people deliver complex high-value projects for the UKs largest utility providers.

In 2022 OCU was acquired by Triton Partners a private equity firm with 18bn in sales across 50 companies and over 100000 employees. Since then OCU has been on an ambitious growth journeyexpanding both organically and through acquisitions (14 to date) with revenues now exceeding 1bn .

With a clear vision to reach 3bn in revenue over the next 35 years this is an incredible time to join our team. OCU has also recently launched internationally into New Zealand and Australia making us one of the most exciting future-proof businesses in the sector.

What Youll Do

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting for OCU Utility Services
• Take full ownership of month-end processes ensuring tight deadlines are met
• Deliver full management accounts packs with commentary reporting into the Group
• Management development and effective collaboration with 1-2 direct reports (Management Accountants)
• Lead the annual external audit process for your entity and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Review and produce statutory accounts for the Utilities entity including oversight of small entity reporting
• Partner closely with Commercial FP&A and transactional teams to provide accurate and timely insights
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy controls and processes
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects including acquisitions and integration activity

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience
• Proven track record producing management accounts and statutory accounts end-to-end
• Collaborative no ego approach thrives in fast-paced high-growth environments
• Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders across finance commercial and operational functions
• Advanced Excel skills (comfortable with large data sets)
• Experience with D365 (desirable)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance detail with big-picture thinking

Why Join OCU

• Competitive salary benefits package company bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Pension contributions
• Newly refurbished Head Office in Stockport with free parking and on-site gym facilities
• A genuine opportunity to grow with a PE-backed international business scaling at speed

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Dealership Experience,QuickBooks,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Apply now and be part of OCUs exciting growth journey

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1