Finance Manager

Description

• Overseeing the Fixed Asset Register and CAPEX files.
• Coaching and developing Financial Accountants and Assistant Financial Accountants.
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Managing tax computations, VAT returns, and CIS submissions.
• Leading month‑end close procedures to maintain accurate and compliant accounting records.
• Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and the wider Finance Department.
• Delivering high‑quality management reporting to internal stakeholders and group reporting submissions to the parent company.
• Preparing statutory accounts under FRS102 and overseeing lease schedules under FRS102 and IFRS16.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Supporting financial analysis for bidding and M&A activity.
• Overseeing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, daily cash forecasts, and approving payments/expenses.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and presenting findings to senior finance leadership.
• Supporting annual budget preparation and monthly overhead cost analysis with department heads.

Requirements

• Experience in management reporting, budgeting, and cost control.
• Demonstrable team leadership qualities and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead month‑end close, statutory reporting, and group submissions.
• Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with board‑level exposure.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• In‑depth knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS16, particularly lease accounting.
• Proven experience in accounting for long‑term contracts.
• Track record of coaching and developing finance teams.
• Familiarity with M&A financial analysis and bid support.
• Strong background in both practice and industry, ideally within construction or engineering.
• Advanced data analytics skills (Excel, PowerBI).

Benefits

• A safe place to work
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
• Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Consistent learning opportunities
• Company Car or Car Allowance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance