Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager Salary: Up to £80,000 (Negotiable DOE) Package: Company Car / Car Allowance + Contributory Pension + 4x Life Assurance + 25 Days Holiday (with option to buy/sell 5 days) + Flexible Working Policy About the Company A leading UK infrastructure and construction services organisation delivering long-term asset management, highways maintenance and civil engineering solutions across major public sector frameworks. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and financial governance, the business is seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Manager to provide leadership and strategic financial oversight across a major infrastructure workstream. The Role The Senior Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving visibility of contract positions and influencing strategic decision-making. Working closely with Commercial, Operational and Senior Leadership teams, you will provide robust financial control, reporting and insight across complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure contracts. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Performance * Drive contract financial control and reporting to maximise profitability * Ensure accurate reporting of WIP, accruals, reserves, provisions, risks and opportunities * Maintain strong cash focus including forecasting and debt management * Ensure compliance with corporate governance and group accounting standards Leadership * Manage and develop a small finance team * Build strong relationships across operational and commercial functions * Influence non-financial stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance Financial Reporting & Planning * Lead monthly management accounts and period-end reporting * Deliver budget preparation, 3-year planning and re-forecasting cycles * Analyse variances and provide credible commercial insight * Monitor Capex and support investment decision-making About You * Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) * Circa 10+ years post-qualification experience * Strong background within construction, infrastructure, highways or asset management environments * Advanced Excel and data analysis capability * Commercially confident, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders * Strong leadership and organisational skills This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to operate in a high-profile infrastructure environment with genuine influence across operational and commercial teams