Hands-On Finance Manager — Cashflow, Controls & Insight

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd in Cradley Heath is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function and partner with operations. You will produce timely management information, strengthen controls, and supervise an Accounts Assistant while taking direct responsibility for management accounts, cashflow, payroll, and statutory reporting.

The role requires hands-on leadership, robust cash management, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight

Qualifications

• : Extensive end-to-end finance experience with strong controls.
• : Construction/project-led sector experience advantageous.
• : Formal accounting qualification preferred but not required.
• : Ability to mentor junior staff.
• : Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Review project profitability and variances.
• Manage daily cashflow with detailed weekly reviews.
• Coordinate weekly payment runs and funding requirements.
• Oversee purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and transactional finance.
• Maintain creditor/debtor and factoring reconciliations.
• Take ownership of credit control and customer credit limits.
• Manage PAYE payroll, pensions and subcontractor/CIS payroll.
• Complete VAT and CIS returns.
• Oversee nominal postings, allocations and project coding.
• Monitor stock movements and intercompany recharges.
• Maintain strong financial controls and records.
• Provide financial insight to support operational decisions.
• Manage and develop Accounts Assistant.

Skills

Management accounting

Cashflow management

Payroll processing

VAT/compliance

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

MET Recruitment UK Ltd in Cradley Heath is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function and partner with operations. You will produce timely management information, strengthen controls, and supervise an Accounts Assistant while taking direct responsibility for management accounts, cashflow, payroll, and statutory reporting.

The role requires hands-on leadership, robust cash management, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight