Strategic Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading industry firm in the UK is seeking two Strategic Finance Managers to influence high-value decisions in M&A activities. This role combines financial insight and strategic thinking to manage due diligence and valuations for complex transactions. Candidates should have substantial experience in corporate finance and possess a degree in finance or a related field along with a professional qualification. A supportive company culture with various employee benefits ensures a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discount retailer website

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise on deal structuring and financing, optimising value and mitigating risk.

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

Evidence of continued learning in financial analysis and deal execution

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, integrationcostsand ROI scenarios.
• Shape investment cases by partnering with Development Managers, DevelopmentAssociatesand 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.

Qualities & Skills

• Analytical & detail-oriented - able to deliveraccurateinsights under pressure.
• Organised & proactive -anticipatingchallenges 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.

Experience

• Significant experiencein corporate finance, M&A advisory, or transaction services.
• A track recordof 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.

Why Tarmac

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our 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

At Tarmac, you'll join a forward-thinking Strategy & Development team that plays a vital role in accelerating the company's growth. You'll influence high-value decisions, collaborate with industry experts, and develop as a trusted strategic finance leader. If you're ambitious, analytical, and driven by impactful work, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK's most respected brands. 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. Ready to build your future?