Senior Finance Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Pension & life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Holiday purchase

Sabbatical options

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for Aggregates, Asphalt & Recycling on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover in Chipping Sodbury. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic financial insights and drive planning and performance.

The role emphasises budgeting, forecasting, Anaplan inputs and robust reporting, working with SSC and RCC teams. A qualified finance professional with strong analytical and stakeholder skills is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial finance experience within a medium or large organisation.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial advice.
• Deliver insightful analysis, reports, forecasts and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Own Anaplan planning inputs and improve reporting processes.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centre and Regional Centre for reporting and compliance.
• Analyse complex financial issues and identify improvement opportunities.
• Challenge decisions with strong commercial insight.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree educated or equivalent

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Senior Finance Manager - Aggregates, Asphalt & Recycling

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months Maternity cover) Chipping Sodbury

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car

Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Business

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our AAR business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a high-profile role where you'll work closely with senior leaders, providing valuable financial insight, strategic analysis and business partnering support to help drive performance and informed decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, challenging the status quo, and turning financial data into meaningful business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the finance team, you'll:

• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide expert financial advice and support.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, reports, forecasts and recommendations to support business performance.
• Support strategic initiatives and business improvement projects across the Aggregate, Asphalt & Recycling business.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and planning processes, ensuring robust and reliable business information.
• Take ownership of Anaplan planning inputs and help improve reporting processes and ways of working.
• Work closely with Shared Service Centre and Regional Competence Centre teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Analyse complex financial issues, identify opportunities for improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Challenge and support business decisions through strong commercial understanding and financial expertise.

What We're Looking For

You’ll bring:

• Significant commercial finance experience within a medium or large organisation.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification preferred, although significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and activemployee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and co