Finance Manager

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