Senior Finance Manager - AAR

Heidelberg Materials; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Bonus incentives

Company car

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement: 27 days + bank

Maternity/paternity/adoption support

Wellbeing and development programmes

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join the Aggregates, Asphalt & Recycling business on a 12-month fixed term contract in Chipping Sodbury. You will partner with senior leaders, provide financial insight, and drive performance across the division.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, Anaplan inputs, and reporting improvements, collaborating with Shared Service Centre and regional teams to ensure robust information and constructive business

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Financial acumen

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritisation

Proactive/problem-solving

Education

Degree educated

ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

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.

Rewards & Benefits

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 active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities