Finance Manager in Warwick, Warwickshire

Finance Manager

Location: Warwick
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to join an established Mechanical & Electrical building services contractor based in Warwick, with a turnover of approximately £15 million.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, oversee an Accounts Assistant and work closely with the senior management team to ensure strong financial control across the business.

This role would suit a commercially minded Finance Manager with a strong background in construction or M&E contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, supplier payments and credit control.

• Manage monthly applications for payment, retentions and payment chasing.

• Oversee subcontractor invoices and CIS deductions.

• Prepare VAT and CIS returns, including Domestic Reverse Charge VAT (DRC).

• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.

• Manage cash flow reporting, monthly job costing and financial analysis.

• Prepare year-end accounts and support external audits.

• Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation.

• Supervise the Accounts Assistant and maintain effective financial controls.

• Work closely with the Managing Director and Project Managers on financial performance and reporting.

About You

• At least 5 years' experience in a Finance Manager role within construction or a similar-sized contracting business.

• ACA or CIMA qualified.

• Strong knowledge of Sage 50 Cloud Professional and Microsoft Excel.

• Good understanding of CIS, VAT and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT.

• Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff.

• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

• Confident managing deadlines, cash flow and credit control.

Knowledge of Cypher software would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company pension scheme.

• Westfield Health Level 1 Cash Plan, including dental, optical and physiotherapy benefits.

• On-site parking.

• A key position within an established and successful M&E contracting business.

Interested? If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity within the construction or building services sector, apply today to find out more.