Finance Manager/HR

Streamline Search; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager/HR for a construction company. The role involves managing finance operations across divisions, overseeing payroll, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary, with a focus on construction industry experience. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holiday

Pension with 3% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a finance role within the construction industry.
• Experience with payroll management and HR-related tasks.
• Strong understanding of financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance functions across 8 divisions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with payroll and employee expenses.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent

Business Degree or Accountancy Qualifications

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Manager/HR – Engineering & Construction Services

We are supporting an established construction company based in Loughton, specialising in mechanical, electrical, and public health installations. The company also provides consultancy, commissioning, and project management services to a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high–quality solutions and offering exceptional service in both the construction and engineering industries.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/HR to step into a key position within the company. The successful Finance Manager will manage the finance function across the company's 8 divisions, ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations, from reporting and billing to payroll and expenses. Additionally, this role involves supporting HR tasks, including overseeing payroll and handling employee expenses.

What's in it for you?

• 50,000 – 60,000 PA (DOE)
• 23 days holiday + bank holiday
• Pension: Auto–enrolment at 3% employer contribution.
• Healthcare: Private medical insurance
• Hours: Full–time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30.

Finance Manager/HR – Engineering & Construction Services

Responsibilities

• Managing tasks within a small team
• Responsible for the day–to–day finance function
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports
• Maintaining CIS records
• Submitting CIS returns
• Preparing basic P&L reports
• Client billing in line with payment certificates
• Monitor and analyse project costs against budgets
• Debt chasing for due accounts and retentions
• Communicate with project managers and Quantity Surveyors
• Communicate with suppliers
• Completing all reconciliations for month end for all business units (8)
• Reporting directly to the Finance Director / Managing Director
• Assisting with HR including payroll and expenses

Finance Manager/HR – Engineering & Construction Services

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in a finance role within the construction industry.
• Solid experience with Sage 50 Accounts and construction–related accountancy tasks (CIS, P&L, etc.).
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a small team.
• Proven organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience in payroll management and handling HR–related tasks.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), with a strong understanding of financial practices.
• Construction sector experience is essential for this role.

Desirable Skills:

• Business Degree or Accountancy Qualifications.
• Customer Service qualifications are a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.