Senior Finance Manager

Hydro-International; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Life assurance 2x

Discount program

Wellbeing app

Career progression

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH company, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead all financial activities for the Services business from its Hybrid UK site. You will partner with the Services Leadership Team to drive performance and governance while supporting strategic growth initiatives.

The role requires a recognised accounting qualification, strong technical finance expertise, and experience in reporting, budgeting and ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong financial accounting background with technical expertise.
• Experience driving business performance through financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial activities for the Services business and provide insight to support growth.
• Own and improve financial controls and governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with analysis.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting and drive accountability.
• Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit activities.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive performance and informed decisions.
• Develop business cases for capital expenditure and investments.
• Act as finance advisor during ERP implementation projects.
• Manage and develop a Management Accountant and finance team.

Skills

Analytical finance reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial planning & analysis

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Finance Manager (527893)

Requisition ID527893-Posted08/18/2026-Infrastructure Products Group-Hydro International-Full Time-Finance & Accounting-United Kingdom

Country: United Kingdom
Req ID: 527893
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Join Hydro International and Make an Impact

Hydro International, a CRH company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water management processes, enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our Hydro Services business. This is a key leadership role that will partner with the Services Leadership Team, driving performance, supporting strategic growth initiatives and ensuring robust financial governance across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

As Senior Finance Manager, you will:

• Lead all financial activities for the Services business, providing insight and challenge to support growth and value creation.
• Own and continuously improve financial controls and governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with meaningful analysis and performance insights.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, challenging assumptions and driving accountability.
• Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit activities.
• Partner with senior business leaders to drive financial performance and informed decision-making.
• Lead the development of business cases for capital expenditure and investment opportunities.
• Act as a key finance advisor during business-wide ERP implementation projects.
• Manage and develop a Management Accountant, fostering a high-performing finance team.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Brings a strong financial accounting background and excellent technical expertise.
• Has experience driving business performance through insightful financial reporting and analysis.
• Is confident influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities.
• Possesses excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Has strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, Power BI and Microsoft Office applications.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 2x life assurance
• Tarmac Rewards employee discounts platform
• YuLife wellbeing and rewards app
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organisation
• The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real environmental difference

What Hydro International Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

CRH 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.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.