Job Description:

My client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager to support the continued growth of the business.
Working alongside a dynamic and highly experienced CFO, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while benefiting from strategic leadership at Board level. The CFO leads on the most senior commercial, strategic and corporate finance activities, allowing the successful candidate to focus on managing the finance team, improving performance, strengthening controls, and delivering high-quality financial and commercial reporting across the Group.
This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also influencing operational and commercial decision-making.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm with a one-hour lunch break
Location: Office-based, five days per week. Worcester
Key Responsibilities Finance Leadership & Team Management

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Finance Department.
• Manage, develop and mentor the finance team, driving performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning within the finance function.
• Build strong relationships across the wider business and act as a key finance contact for operational and commercial teams.
• Work closely with the CFO to deliver financial insight and support business growth.

Financial Reporting & Control

• Own the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for senior management.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance across the Group.
• Act as the key contact for external accountants and auditors.
• Oversee VAT, CIS and statutory compliance requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide detailed variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support working capital management and treasury activities.
• Oversee banking activities and payment approval processes.

Commercial & Project Accounting

• Provide robust financial and commercial analysis across contracts, projects and operational activities.
• Monitor profitability, margins, project performance and contract costs.
• Oversee Work in Progress (WIP), Cost of Sales (COS), accruals and contract accounting.
• Manage the financial lifecycle of customer contracts, including applications for payment, retentions and sales invoicing.
• Deliver meaningful commercial insight to support decision-making and profitability improvements.

Group Accounting

• Manage financial reporting across multiple entities within the Group.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Maintain the Group fixed asset register.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment across the Group structure.

Process Improvement

• Continually review and improve systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Drive efficiencies across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control functions.
• Support the ongoing development of finance processes to ensure scalability as the business grows.

Person Specification Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified
• Proven experience managing a finance function and producing high-quality management accounts.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate finance teams.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering capability.
• Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong systems, process improvement and financial controls experience.

Highly Desirable

• Significant project accounting experience.
• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, contracting or project-led businesses.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Work in Progress (WIP)
  • Contract accounting
  • Cost of Sales (COS)
  • Project profitability analysis
  • Applications for payment and retention accounting
• Experience supporting operational and commercial teams on project performance and margin improvement.

Why Join?

• Work alongside a dynamic CFO who provides strategic leadership and Board-level direction.
• Genuine opportunity to lead, develop and drive performance within the finance team.
• Highly visible role with significant influence across the business.
• Opportunity to shape and improve processes within a growing organisation.
• Varied position combining financial control, team leadership and commercial project accounting.

This role would suit an ambitious Finance Manager or Financial Controller who enjoys leading people, partnering with the wider business and adding commercial value through strong project and contract accounting expertise.