Finance Manager

Aurora Energy Services is a dynamic and growing business with a c £12m business line (Fabrication), delivering high-quality fabrication solutions and services to a diverse range of clients. As part of our strategic growth plans, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving business performance, providing insightful financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary, highlighting key business performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing clear insights and recommendations.

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the business line, working closely with departmental heads.
• Develop and refine financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor and report on actual performance versus budget and forecast, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Analyse costs, margins, and profitability at a detailed level.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance.

• Act as a key business partner to operational and commercial teams, providing financial insight to support decision-making.
• Support contract reviews, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives with financial analysis.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders as needed.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts and timely reporting of financial results.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role within a business of similar scale (£10m+).
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with the ability to understand and support business strategy.
• Experience working within the energy sector.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Net Suite (advantageous).
• Track record of driving cost‑saving initiatives and improving financial performance.

This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned that the Company believes are within your capability.

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