Finance Manager

Elvet Recruitment are working with a well-established specialist contractor operating within the construction sector, who are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team in the County Durham area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow within a respected business known for delivering high-quality workmanship and supporting a wide range of complex projects across residential, commercial, and bespoke environments.

Our client is a trusted provider of specialist craft and installation services, working closely with main contractors, developers, designers, and private clients. With a strong reputation for quality, coordination, and reliability, they offer a hands-on working culture, experienced leadership, and a commitment to developing talent within their trade.

As a Finance Manager you will play a key part in the successful delivery of projects, contributing to precision-led work on site and collaborating with wider teams to ensure high standards are maintained from start to finish.

Main duties

• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and delivery of monthly and annual financial reporting, including management accounts, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements.

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable financial regulations, standards, and statutory requirements.

• Manage the timely completion and submission of VAT returns, PAYE, and other regulatory filings.

• Take responsibility for payroll operations, alongside accounts payable and receivable functions.

• Monitor and control cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure to support business performance.

• Produce financial insights, analysis, and strategic recommendations to inform senior-level decision-making.

• Maintain and develop financial systems, driving continuous improvement where appropriate.

• Lead, support, and develop a small finance team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high standards are consistently met.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience operating in a senior or leadership finance position.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

• Strong experience in management reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls.

• Commercially astute, with the ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

• Advanced spreadsheet and financial modelling skills.

• Confident working closely with senior management and key decision-makers.

• Background within the construction sector would be advantageous, though not essential.

Role details

• Monday to Friday, flexible working hours

• Office-based role

• Salary: 50,000 (DOE)

• Annual company bonus

This is a permanent position and ElvetRecruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitmentto discuss in more detail.