Finance Manager - Construction | Own Cash Flow & Growth

YourRecruit; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension

On-site parking

Job summary

YourRecruit is partnering with a Caterham-based construction business to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager. You will oversee daily financial operations, CIS administration, payroll and cash flow forecasting, reporting to the Managing Director, and drive profitability across projects.

The role requires experience in construction finance, familiarity with Xero, and the ability to produce accurate budgets and payment applications. Independent, detail-oriented professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in a finance role within the construction industry, preferably with a subcontractor.
• Strong working knowledge of CIS, construction VAT and payroll.
• Experience using accounting software (Xero) and managing day-to-day financial processes.
• Ability to prepare accurate cash flow forecasts, budgets and project profitability reports.
• Practical experience with applications for payment, retentions and variations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The confidence to work independently, manage priorities and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial administration, accounts and reporting.
• Overseeing CIS administration and processing subcontractor payments.
• Managing payroll and associated employee administration.
• Monitoring cash flow, preparing budgets and producing financial forecasts.
• Managing supplier accounts, purchasing and procurement activities.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and overall profitability.
• Preparing and finalising applications for payment.
• Managing retention records, tracking outstanding amounts and monitoring release dates.
• Processing subcontractor timesheets, expenses and associated payments.
• Monitoring sales and purchase invoices, payments received and outstanding balances.
• Liaising with the external accountant and providing regular financial updates and reports to the Managing Director.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Xero

Job description

YourRecruit is partnering with a Caterham-based construction business to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager. You will oversee daily financial operations, CIS administration, payroll and cash flow forecasting, reporting to the Managing Director, and drive profitability across projects.

The role requires experience in construction finance, familiarity with Xero, and the ability to produce accurate budgets and payment applications. Independent, detail-oriented professionals are encouraged to apply.