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Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Milton Keynes
Sector: Construction
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000
About Us:
Our client are a forward-thinking, people first construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across various sectors. Based in Milton Keynes, they take immense pride not only in the work but also in their culture-where employee wellbeing, development, and support are genuinely at the heart of everything they do.
As they continue to grow, they are now looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join their leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of the business.
Role Overview:
As Head of Finance, you'll lead our finance function with full responsibility for strategic financial planning, reporting, controls, and compliance. You will work closely with the Managing Director and wider senior leadership team to ensure the business remains financially strong, agile, and aligned with our growth ambitions.
Your construction finance expertise will be crucial in driving performance across project costing, cash flow forecasting, commercial strategy, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a positive, supportive, and high-performance culture.
Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, and compliance.
Provide accurate and timely financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.
Ensure robust project costing, margin analysis, and cash flow forecasting processes are in place.
Collaborate closely with project teams to drive financial performance at both site and company level.
Own the production of monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurers.
Monitor and manage financial risk, ensuring all processes comply with construction-specific financial regulations and standards.
Champion financial systems improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
Requirements:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience in a senior finance role within the construction industry is essential.
Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP reporting, subcontractor payments, and CIS.
Commercially astute with the ability to influence decision-making at a strategic level.
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Tech-savvy with experience implementing or improving finance systems.
Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why work for them?
Work for a values-driven company that puts employee wellbeing first.
Enjoy a collaborative culture that values balance, flexibility, and personal growth.
Be part of a growing business with the opportunity to shape the future of the finance function.
Attractive salary and benefits package including wellbeing initiatives, regular team events, and professional development support.
Ready to take your next step with a business that genuinely cares?
Apply today and help shape the future of a company where your contribution-and your wellbeing-truly matter.
