Senior Finance Manager

Based on the outskirts of Chester, this subsidiary is part of a global business operating across the globe. Employing over 40,000 people, the group specialises in all areas of the construction sector, with this particular division managing national frameworks across infrastructure management. Instrumental in delivering quality service and finished projects across the UK and overseas, the organisation holds a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding employees, and offers excellent career potential.

• Hybrid – in the office 3 days
• Flexible working policy
• Core hours 9am – 3pm
• Competitive salary, car allowance and yearly bonus

The Senior Finance Manager plays a pivotal and driving part in supporting the wider team in the management of budgets and providing timely financial insight and analysis. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Finance Manager supports and, in some areas, takes the lead in the day‑to‑day management of budgets for their business areas, working independently and directly with different departments.

• Drive contract financial control and reporting to provide greater insight into the business thereby highlighting opportunities to increase profitability
• Maintain close collaboration between Project Management, Commercial team and Commercial Finance Manager to ensure fair contract positions are reported (Work in Progress, Measure Reserves, Stocks, Accruals, Remedial provisions, Risks and Opportunities, Debt)
• Maintain a strong focus on cash through supervision of cash flow forecasts, debt collection
• Foster relationships at all levels within the business to promote the value of the Finance function and actively develop and implement financial best practices
• Influence decision making to ensure systems & processes meet all the essential requirements of the client and Head Office; ensure compliance with group accounting policies for financial reporting, highlighting any potential issues to senior management

• Management and support of one Finance Manager and two Finance Assistants

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, with particular focus on end‑of‑quarter and end‑of‑year closure
• Consolidate the month‑end reporting package for the Cheshire West & Cheshire Contract and analyse the variances between the actual and forecasted result
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and 3‑year plan and regular year‑end re‑forecasting
• Monitor and control overhead expenditures and BU reserves and provisions
• Monitor Capex expenditure and prepare business cases for key investment decisions

• Ensure all costs are captured and allocated to projects and/or departments accurately, effectively and in a timely manner, with a strict application of company governance and policies
• Coordinate and complete sales invoicing and payroll entry
• Complete purchase ledger accruals, costing and general ledger journals

With at least 5 years experience in a Senior Finance role role you shall have a proven track record as a leader working for large, complex organisations. With experience within a similar sector ideally large scale construction, you shall be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. With the experience to add value at a senior level, managing teams and developing enhanced reporting, you shall have strong stakeholder engagement experience and be able to communicate at all levels.

Commercially focused and someone who is able to drive change, you shall also be hands‑on and have a strong technical skillset to enhance the financial data available to drive performance.

With a competitive salary, car allowance and enhanced benefits this role shall come with a number of advantages. Enhanced pension contribution, life assurance and other staff perks will also be provided.

Recruitment handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance.