Strategic Finance Manager

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major industry leader in the UK is seeking two Strategic Finance Managers to shape mergers and acquisitions with a focus on multi-million-pound decisions. This role involves leading due diligence, building valuation models, and advising on deal structures. Ideal candidates will have extensive M&A experience, advanced financial modelling skills, and a degree in Finance or related fields. Enjoy competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Access to Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise.
• Strong proficiency with financial analysis tools and techniques.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance principles and transaction structures.
• Excellent communication skills for crafting investment papers and presenting findings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Perform valuation analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Build comprehensive financial models for investment cases.
• Shape investment cases in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Advise on deal structuring and financing.
• Drive process efficiency and manage execution across financial workstreams.

Skills

Analytical & detail-oriented

Organised & proactive

Collaborative

Commercially minded

Adaptable & resilient

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline

Professional qualification such as ACA or CFA

Tools

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Are you ready to make a measurable impact on the future of a major industry leader? Here at Tarmac we are seeking two Strategic Finance Managers to play a pivotal role in shaping our mergers, acquisitions, and divestment activity. This is a high‑profile opportunity to influence multi‑million‑pound decisions, work with senior leaders, and drive strategic growth across the business.

In this exciting role, you’ll combine sharp financial insight with strategic thinking – leading due diligence, building robust valuation models, advising on deal structures, and ensuring every transaction delivers long‑term value.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead financial due diligence for M&A transactions, ensuring rigorous assessment and high‑quality financial insights.
• Perform valuation analysis using advanced methodologies to support strategic decision‑making.
• Build comprehensive financial models, capturing synergies, integration costs and ROI scenarios.
• Shape investment cases by partnering with Development Managers, Development Associates and senior stakeholders.
• Support investment papers and play a key role in submissions for CRH approval.
• Advise on deal structuring and financing, optimising value and mitigating risk.
• Drive process efficiency, proactively managing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth end‑to‑end execution across financial workstreams.
  

What you’ll bring

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Analytical & detail‑oriented – able to deliver accurate insights under pressure.
• Organised & proactive – anticipating challenges and keeping processes on track.
• Collaborative – confident working with cross‑functional teams and external advisors.
• Commercially minded – understanding the strategic value drivers behind M&A.
• Adaptable & resilient – comfortable juggling priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  

Your skills & experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise.
• Strong proficiency with financial analysis tools and techniques.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance principles and transaction structures.
• Excellent communication skills for crafting investment papers and presenting findings.
• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain efficiency.

Experience

• Significant experience in corporate finance, M&A advisory, or transaction services.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality financial due diligence and valuation for complex deals.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in corporate or advisory environments.

Education

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as ACA or CFA.
• Evidence of continued learning in financial analysis and deal execution.
  

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Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you’ll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.