Finance Manager - Construction | Pension & 25 Days Leave

Elite Hire Solutions; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a Warwick-based role in a growing mechanical & electrical contracting business. You will lead finance operations, supervise staff, and work closely with the MD and project managers to drive financial performance.

The role requires ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification, 5+ years in a similar role, and strong knowledge of Sage 50 Cloud and Excel. On-site parking, pension and a health plan are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a Finance Manager role within construction or a similar-sized contracting business.
• ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong knowledge of Sage 50 Cloud Professional and Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of CIS, VAT and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT (DRC).
• Experience supervising finance staff and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, supplier payments and credit control.
• Manage monthly applications for payment, retentions and payment chasing.
• Oversee subcontractor invoices and CIS deductions.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns, including DRC.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow reporting, monthly job costing and financial analysis.
• Prepare year-end accounts and support external audits.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation.
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant and maintain financial controls.
• Collaborate with MD and Project Managers on financial performance.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Cash flow management

Staff supervision

Education

ACA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Cypher software (advantageous)

Job description

Elite Hire Solutions is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a Warwick-based role in a growing mechanical & electrical contracting business. You will lead finance operations, supervise staff, and work closely with the MD and project managers to drive financial performance.

The role requires ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification, 5+ years in a similar role, and strong knowledge of Sage 50 Cloud and Excel. On-site parking, pension and a health plan are offered.