Senior Corporate Finance Manager Construction Consultancy

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Senior Corporate Finance Manager shall work with and integrate with the wider programme delivery teams and Cost Consultants to provide support to MoJ Finance Business Partners, providing confidence in delivering the programme within approved budgets and to meet committed financial year spend.

To perform the role, you will take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions with a particular focus on consistent and accurate finance management, cashflow accuracy, risk mitigation and commercial controls.

• Acting as a critical friend to HMPPs Finance managers, co‑ordinating and collaborating wider team and external cost management delivery partners to provide informed, consistent and accurate reporting.
• Collaborating with Mace risk managers to provide a structured EMV‑driven process for risk and contingency management, leading conversations with stakeholders and aligning structured and consistent approaches to risk allowances, unlocking contingency in a timely manner to support programme delivery.
• Collaborating with Mace planning managers and Cost Consultants to provide an aligned and consistent approach to cashflow forecasting, challenge risk profiling.
• Managing reporting into the Mace sector lead, providing trend analysis, updates and narratives to support cashflow movements.
• Monitoring and flagging financial year under‑ and overspend and identifying strategies through contract management to deliver planned year‑on‑year spend.
• Supporting teams to deliver the business plan, liaising with Mace finance teams monitoring planned and actual fee spend, providing quarterly updates to Commercial lead.
• Supporting forecasting of fees, income and costs, collaborating with programme leads to provide month‑on‑month reconciliation of income and cost to determine margin position.

• Proven experience working in high performing teams within a commercial environment.
• Good working knowledge of contracts (particularly NEC), change control, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling.
• Experience using Oracle or a similar financial platform.
• Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Degree in a relevant construction related qualification and preferably a Chartered professional member (RICS or CIOB).
• Construction background in cost and/or commercial management and a keen desire to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

• Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.