Finance Manager

Job Description

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Hybrid - Home & Office In Coventry

Infrastructure - Environment

Environment Finance Director

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses, delivering critical infrastructure and building lasting value for the communities we serve. As a FTSE 250 organisation employing over 3,500 people, we operate across Infrastructure, Building and Specialist Services, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.

The Environment Division sits within our Infrastructure sector and provides a wide range of construction and related services to the UK Water industry. The Division consists of four main Business Units and approximately 15 operating units, generating annual turnover of circa £450m.

As Finance Manager, you will act as the finance lead for one of the Division's main Business Units, providing robust financial oversight, commercial insight and strategic support. Reporting to the Environment Finance Director, you will work alongside other Finance Managers and play a pivotal role in strengthening financial control, supporting performance improvement and developing the wider finance team.

• Act as finance business partner to a main Business Unit, supporting senior operational leadership.
• Lead financial performance reviews including trading results, cash, WIP, order book and balance sheet analysis.
• Attend and contribute to Business Unit and portfolio review meetings.
• Oversee cash management, payment approvals and monthly payroll reviews.
• Manage and develop finance team members, including succession planning.
• Maintain delegated authority matrices and ensure financial governance compliance.
• Provide credit reviews and commercial advice regarding customers, suppliers and JV partners.
• Play a key role in statutory, internal and client audits.
• Monitor and manage Prompt Payment Code compliance.
• Support the Finance Director on strategic and ad‑hoc financial matters.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong finance business partnering experience within construction or a related sector.
• Proven experience managing or developing finance staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating within a structured, multi‑entity environment.
• Strong Excel capability and experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of upcoming UK SOX (UKSOX) requirements advantageous.

This is a high‑impact role within the Division, offering the opportunity to step into a true finance leadership position. The successful candidate will be supported to develop towards a Finance Director‑level role within 3‑5 years.

Galliford Try offers long‑term career stability, exposure to large and complex infrastructure programmes, and clear progression pathways within a supportive and high‑performing finance function. You will work alongside experienced leaders in a business committed to growth and professional development.

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time, reduced hours or flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but believe they can add value. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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A full job description is available upon request.

Our Environment Business provides 'source to sea' asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this is a…