Finance Manager: Strategic, Hands-On Finance Leader

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial management and reporting for a Gloucester-based business. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to understand financial performance, improve profitability and support informed commercial decisions across the wider operation.

This hands-on role involves developing processes, maintaining robust controls and delivering meaningful financial insights to influence strategic decisions as the company

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification, or finalist with relevant experience.
• Experience in a management accounting, finance management or similar role.
• Experience in facilities management, construction, engineering, building services or another project/contract-led environment would be advantageous.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial controls.
• Ability to understand contract performance and translate financial data into meaningful commercial insight.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different departments.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach, with the drive to improve processes and add value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management accounts and annual financial reporting processes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Undertake contract and project profitability reviews, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support operational decision-making.
• Work closely with departmental managers to monitor budgets, costs and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support the senior leadership team with financial information to inform strategic business decisions.

Skills

Technical accounting

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified by experience OR ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial management and reporting for a Gloucester-based business. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to understand financial performance, improve profitability and support informed commercial decisions across the wider operation.

This hands-on role involves developing processes, maintaining robust controls and delivering meaningful financial insights to influence strategic decisions as the company