Construction Finance Manager | Growth, Insight & Leadership

Farrer Barnes Limited; South Kent (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Farrer Barnes Ltd invites applications for a Finance Manager in a well-established construction group with a strong regional reputation. You will own day-to-day finance, work closely with Directors, and drive robust financial controls and insightful reporting across the business.

Key duties include managing the finance function, producing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, leading the finance team, monitoring project profitability, ensuring compliance and partnering with

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in construction, contracting or project-based environments.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of CIS, contract accounting and WIP reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management – Oversee the finance function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial information.
• Management Accounts – Produce timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Cash Flow & Forecasting – Manage cash flow, budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic decision-making.
• Team Leadership – Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring efficient processes and high performance.
• Construction Finance – Monitor project profitability, contract performance and work-in-progress reporting.
• Compliance & Controls – Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax obligations and internal financial controls.
• Business Partnering – Work closely with operational teams and Directors to provide commercial and financial insight.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Construction experience

Management accounting

Financial reporting

CIS / contract accounting

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Farrer Barnes Ltd invites applications for a Finance Manager in a well-established construction group with a strong regional reputation. You will own day-to-day finance, work closely with Directors, and drive robust financial controls and insightful reporting across the business.

Key duties include managing the finance function, producing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, leading the finance team, monitoring project profitability, ensuring compliance and partnering with