Senior Construction Finance Manager - Drive Project Profitability

MCR Property Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave + birthday off

Professional development

Free gym access

Job summary

MCR Property Group is seeking a Senior Construction Finance Manager to provide financial governance across multiple construction projects, ensuring robust reporting and strategic commercial support. You will lead the finance function, manage budgets and forecasts, and partner with project managers to drive profitability while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and VAT/CIS requirements.

Based in Ardwick, Manchester, this full‑time role offers a 40-hour week and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive senior finance experience in construction/infrastructure.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Good knowledge of CIS and VAT; experience with construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial aspects of construction projects from tender through to completion.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost to complete, retentions and cash flow.
• Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Partner with project managers to improve profitability and cost control.
• Oversee contract valuations, cost reporting, and financial risk management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Manage monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and P&L variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Word

Job description

MCR Property Group is seeking a Senior Construction Finance Manager to provide financial governance across multiple construction projects, ensuring robust reporting and strategic commercial support. You will lead the finance function, manage budgets and forecasts, and partner with project managers to drive profitability while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and VAT/CIS requirements.

Based in Ardwick, Manchester, this full‑time role offers a 40-hour week and a competitive salary.