Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a well-established specialist contracting group in South Yorkshire, recruiting a Finance Manager. This role will be a number 2 role, reporting straight into the Head of Finance and will take ownership in overseeing the month end and year-end financial reporting cycle, lead and develop the Management Accounts team, and act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the business.

This is a business continuing to evolve and innovate, the Group has been investing heavily in improving the way it operates, and the finance function has recently undergone a significant transformation, with processes being streamlined, made more efficient and increasingly automated. This allows for the incoming Finance Manager to be part of this next exciting chapter rather than simply maintaining the status quo. The foundations have been put in place to create a more modern, efficient and commercially focused finance function, increase the level of business partnering with the wider operations as well as allowing the autonomy to further improve processes and genuinely make a difference and an impact.

The company offers great benefits which include: -

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• On site gym
• Summer and Christmas Socials as well as other social events throughout the year
• Auto Enrolment pension – Salary sacrifice
• 35 hour working week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of instant discount schemes
• Free on-site parking at Head Office
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Please note this role will be based 5 days a week on site.

It will be a varied role with duties to include: -

• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the main point of contact for external auditors during the year-end audit.
• Review variance analysis prepared by the team and provide clear explanations for variances from budget and forecasts to senior management.
• Own and continuously improve financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with the Head of Finance and budget holders across the business.
• Oversee the rolling forecast process, ensuring forecasts reflect actual performance and changing business conditions.
• Provide commercial insight and constructive challenge to budget holders to support informed decision-making.
• Own and strengthen the internal control framework, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Monitor and enhance internal control processes to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Prepare, review, and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and on time, in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC on VAT matters, managing any VAT inspections or enquiries as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with other tax and statutory reporting requirements, liaising with external advisors as required.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Line manage, coach, and develop the Management Accounts team members, setting clear objectives and supporting professional development.
• Review and quality-check the team’s work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the finance function.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to senior managers and non-financial stakeholders across the business.
• Present financial performance and key findings to senior management and, where required, the Board.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as required by senior management.
• Take ownership of financial systems, including the Coins Construction ERP, and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead or manage finance-related projects to support business objectives, including systems implementations and process re-engineering.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with proven people management experience, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. You will ideally have the following skills and experiences:-

• ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA Qualified
• Significant post-qualification experience in a management accounting or finance manager role
• Experience in construction would be ideal but not essential
• Good IT skills (Experience of COINS would be desirable although not essential)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with and influence individuals at all levels, including senior management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Able to work to deadlines on a regular basis, including under pressure during month-end and year-end
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts and managing the annual external audit process

The firm has a friendly and social work culture with a focus on progressing and developing its people. The company has a number of employees who have built their careers within the Group, with some members of the management team having been with the business for more than 20 years. The Group places real emphasis on supporting its staff in their careers and consistently looking to build high-performing teams and won the Training Excellence Award at the Construction News Awards in 2024 in recognition of this.

Interested? Please contact Simon Ensor to register your interest in this rare and exciting opportunity.