Finance Manager (FD Designate)

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning construction firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function and play a pivotal role in future growth. With a competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus benefits, this is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions and progress to the Finance Director position within 2-3 years. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with strong commercial acumen and proven leadership skills, ready to drive improvements in a growing business across Kent and the South East.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• A number of years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record managing finance in a commercial business.
• Construction sector experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory reporting.
• Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partnering with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial teams.
• Leading internal audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Managing payroll and statutory submissions.
• Driving best practice and process improvements across finance.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong leadership potential

Excellent communication skills

Commercially astute

Ability to inspire and develop teams

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

An award-winning construction firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function and play a pivotal role in future growth. With turnover set to double across the next five years, this is a rare opportunity to influence strategy and progress to the Finance Director position as part of a succession plan.

Client Details

Our client is a progressive, values-driven construction business recognised for innovation and collaboration. They genuinely invest in their people and pride themselves on delivering projects to the highest standards across Kent and the South East.

Description

As the Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Finance Director Designate you will enjoy a broad and varied position. You will work very closely with the existing finance director, and you will be looking to make improvements and developments as the company expands and grows.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory reporting
• Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with accounting standards
• Partnering with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial teams to support decision-making
• Leading internal audits and liaise with external auditors
• Managing payroll and statutory submissions
• Driving best practice and process improvements across finance
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Profile

A successful candidate for this Finance Manager / Finance Director Designate role should ideally meet the following requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a number of years' post-qualification experience
• Proven track record managing finance in a commercial business - construction sector experience would be ideal, and preferred, but not essential
• Strong leadership potential with ability to inspire and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £70-£80,000 plus benefits (Car allowance, pension)
• Clear progression to Finance Director within 2-3 years
• Collaborative, award-winning culture
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a growing business

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager or Financial Controller to take on an FD Designate position in a few years as part of carefully managed succession planning. If you meet the requirements and are ready to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.