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Finance Manager Office Based A hands-on Finance Manager role with full ownership of financial operations, supporting long-term strategy and day-to-day control. Ideal for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience and the confidence to operate as a senior advisor to leadership. Key Responsibilities Project & Construction Finance Track project profitability and cost-to-cost forecasts Manage valuations, applications for payment, and tender cost analysis Lead retentions recovery and contractual payment processes (incl. MCD) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capex and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options and lender relationships Support growth plans with financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow, working capital and liquidity Develop budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports and KPIs What You Bring Experience & Capability Proven Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong manufacturing or contracting finance background Expertise in bookkeeping, cashflow and budgeting Solid understanding of valuations, bidding, retentions and payment cycles Experience advising on investment and financial strategy High accuracy, integrity and commercial awareness Desirable ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction/craft sectors Strong modelling and forecasting skills Exposure to M&A or share ownership schemes Ways of Working Process-driven with strong controls and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory standards Experience integrating finance systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable working with auditors, banks and external advisors Personal Attributes Strategic yet hands-on Clear communicator at director level Organised, proactive and commercially minded Values-driven with a long-term mindset This is an office-based role; candidates must live within daily commuting distance and have their own transport. Only applicants meeting the criteria will be considered. If you do not hear back within 5 working days, your application has not been successful. TPBN1_UKTJ