Head of Finance - UK C&PP

Tarmac Trading Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic finance leader to take the helm as Head of Finance within their Cement & Packed Products division. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive financial performance and influence key business decisions. You will oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance and robust reporting while leading a talented finance team. With a strong focus on strategic planning and process improvements, this role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognized accountancy qualification with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Strong leadership track record in senior finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team for Cement & Packed Products division.
• Deliver accurate financial insights to drive decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Skills

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance (SOx)

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Are you a strategic finance leader looking to make a lasting impact? Tarmac, a CRH company and the UK's leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting, and building products business, is seeking a commercially-minded Head of Finance to lead financial operations across our Cement & Packed Products (C&PP) division.

This pivotal role places you at the heart of our business, where you'll drive financial performance, influence key decisions, and support the execution of business strategy. You’ll oversee all aspects of financial planning, reporting, control, compliance, and analysis. Additionally, you will work closely with business and finance functions to ensure clarity and understanding of business performance and consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.

As Head of Finance, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, developing, and motivating the C&PP finance team.
• Delivering accurate and timely financial insights to drive decision-making.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Ensuring robust compliance with SOx, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Partnering across commercial, operational, and shared service teams to enhance business performance.
• Leading financial reporting to CRH and managing monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.
• Driving process improvements, systems enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
• Supporting key investment decisions, capex planning, and performance KPIs.

What you’ll bring:

• A recognized accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• A strong leadership track record in senior finance roles, ideally within large, complex environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge, and drive strategy at senior levels.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Additional benefits include:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Participation in our Employee Communities, including REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice, and Menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Click here to find out more. Are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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