Finance Manager
Location: Preston Brook
Hours: Full-time | On-site
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 DOE 

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven Finance Manager for our client in Preston Brook. This is a key leadership role, responsible for the financial wellbeing of the business, delivering robust financial insight, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards.

The Role:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, management accounts and detailed analysis, including accruals, depreciation, prepayments and reconciliations
• Managing financial planning, budgeting and re-forecasting processes
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS; monitoring and applying regulatory changes
• Overseeing income reconciliation, ledger accuracy and stock valuation
• Producing insightful monthly reports on P&L, balance sheets, KPIs, margins and cash flow
• Leading cash management including forecasting, budgeting and daily cash flow control
• Managing accounts payable and receivable functions
• Identifying financial risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Managing VAT submissions, FCA reporting and supporting payroll reviews
• Coordinating external audits and maintaining internal controls to protect company assets
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the Finance team, managing day-to-day operations and performance reviews
• Collaborating with other departments and external stakeholders (banks, auditors, etc.)
• Assisting commercial and procurement teams with financial support including order placements and invoice reconciliations
• Evaluating and implementing financial systems and improving financial processes

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW qualified or part-qualified (Essential)
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration (Desirable)

Experience:

• Strong background in ledger management, reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Experience producing financial reports, interpreting data and providing insight for strategic decision-making
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor KPIs
• Experience working with Sage, Excel, and Word
• Previous finance management experience within the Construction industry (Desirable)

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with financial regulations and compliance standards
• Proactive, ethical, and committed to continuous development
• Strong leadership, delegation, and mentoring capabilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take the reins of a high-impact role in a growing business. You’ll work closely with company leadership to help shape strategic decisions and ensure financial stability.

For more information, please contact the commercial department on 01925 63781 or email hannahc@kpir.co.uk or  lilyj@kpir.co.uk

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