Senior Finance Manager

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Senior Finance Manager

Salary:
Up to £80,000 (Negotiable DOE)
Package:
Company Car / Car Allowance + Contributory Pension + 4x Life Assurance + 25 Days Holiday (with option to buy/sell 5 days) + Flexible Working Policy

About the Company

A leading UK infrastructure and construction services organisation delivering long-term asset management, highways maintenance and civil engineering solutions across major public sector frameworks.

With a strong reputation for operational excellence and financial governance, the business is seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Manager to provide leadership and strategic financial oversight across a major infrastructure workstream.

The Role

The Senior Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving visibility of contract positions and influencing strategic decision-making.

Working closely with Commercial, Operational and Senior Leadership teams, you will provide robust financial control, reporting and insight across complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Performance

* Drive contract financial control and reporting to maximise profitability

* Ensure accurate reporting of WIP, accruals, reserves, provisions, risks and opportunities

* Maintain strong cash focus including forecasting and debt management

* Ensure compliance with corporate governance and group accounting standards

Leadership

* Manage and develop a small finance team

* Build strong relationships across operational and commercial functions

* Influence non-financial stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance

Financial Reporting & Planning

* Lead monthly management accounts and period-end reporting

* Deliver budget preparation, 3-year planning and re-forecasting cycles

* Analyse variances and provide credible commercial insight

* Monitor Capex and support investment decision-making

About You

* Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

* Circa 10+ years post-qualification experience

* Strong background within construction, infrastructure, highways or asset management environments

* Advanced Excel and data analysis capability

* Commercially confident, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

* Strong leadership and organisational skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to operate in a high-profile infrastructure environment with genuine influence across operational and commercial teams