Head of Finance

Excalon Ltd; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Head of Finance to support an efficient finance function during a period of growth. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and stakeholder management, requiring a professional accounting qualification and significant leadership experience. This full-time position is based in Salford, with a competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in engineering/construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial management, performance, and compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and budgets.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Leadership

Audit and Compliance

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics (Navision/Evision)

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Finance

Location

: Salford

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Full time / Permanent

About Us

Excalon is a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. With recent new business wins with multiple major clients, our framework agreements, and ongoing Major Projects, this is an exciting time to join our business.

About The Role

Excalon is recruiting for the Head of Finance at a pivotal point in our growth journey.

We seek a high-performing, technically skilled finance professional ready to step into a senior role supporting an efficient and compliant finance function.

As part of the SLT and reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Finance will collaborate with key stakeholders including the Senior Leadership team, Group counterparts, auditors, and external financial bodies.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee daily financial management, performance, and compliance, including preparing monthly financial and management accounts, reports, and annual statutory financial statements.
• Financial Control: Prepare monthly financial forecasts and budgets. Ensure all control accounts are reconciled in accordance with company policies and procedures. Uphold all Group policies related to Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, and Information Security.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with the Senior Leadership Team, Operations, Commercial, Business Development, and Support functions to enhance business performance and efficiency.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to management through preparation and interpretation of management accounting and other key reports.
• Audit and Compliance: Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors, leading the annual audit process, and supporting tax planning and compliance.

About You

• Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
• Proven senior finance leadership experience
• Confidence in forecasting and budgeting
• Experience in engineering/construction preferred
• Microsoft Dynamics (Navision/Evision) experience preferred

We offer a competitive package for the right candidate.

The role is based in our Salford office, with a requirement to work onsite 5 days a week.

Please include your salary expectations when applying.

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Candidates with experience or titles such as CFO, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, Finance Controller, or Head of Financial Strategy and Planning may also be considered.