Finance Manager | East London, on site | £70k+ Car / Travel Allowance + package

Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentIndustry: Construction ServicesReporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking construction services group that is undergoing an exciting transformation. The company is investing in modernising its finance function to support sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. With a collaborative culture and a people-first leadership team, this is a place where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the finance function. You’ll lead process improvements, drive automation, and strengthen financial controls, ensuring the business operates with agility and precision. This is a high-impact role with visibility across senior leadership and central services, offering the opportunity to influence how finance supports the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement
Redesign and optimise core finance processes (e.g., project cost tracking, supplier payments, month-end close).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and industry best practices.
Automation & Systems
Identify and implement automation opportunities across reporting tools and Excel-based workflows.
Configure dashboards, macros, and liaise with IT and vendors on system upgrades and integrations.
Financial Controls
Develop and enforce robust internal control frameworks.
Monitor compliance, conduct control testing, and lead remediation efforts.
Reporting & Analysis
Produce insightful management reports on project profitability, cash flow, and variance analysis.
Provide strategic advice to leadership on cost drivers, bottlenecks, and control gaps.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with Finance, IT, HR, and other central services to align on data integrity, system enhancements, and process standardisation.
Act as a connector between teams to ensure financial planning and forecasting support better decision-making.

Profile:

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially astute finance professional who is ready to step into a leadership role:
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with ideally 3+ years post-qualification experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI, with the ability to present clear financial narratives.
Strong background in management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial control.
Detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and collaborative.
Ambitious and ready to grow into a future Financial Controller.

Why Join?

Be part of a high-growth business at a transformative stage.
Work flexibly with the support of a progressive, people-first CFO.
Influence the development of a modern, connected finance function.
Make a tangible impact on how finance supports strategic and operational success.