Finance Director

Overview

In this Finance Director role, you will lead financial planning, analysis, and governance to support construction projects and multi-entity portfolios. You will partner with operations to monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improved financial systems. You’ll guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash management while mentoring the finance team. The position offers scope to shape financial strategy in a dynamic construction environment with a clear impact on margins and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and rolling cash flow forecasting processes
• Review contract CVRs, WIP, and project margins to safeguard financial health
• Monitor performance via KPIs and operational reporting
• Oversee statutory reporting, management accounts, and financial/audit compliance
• Ensure adherence to construction-specific regulations and CIS requirements
• Manage working capital, credit control, and treasury across multi-entity portfolios
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and project accounting teams
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, controls, and reporting workflows

Key requirements

• Strong construction experience
• Experience in FP&A and budgeting for multi-entity portfolios
• Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and construction accounting rules
• Leadership experience in finance teams
• Capability to manage cash, working capital, and treasury functions
• Strong regulatory and statutory reporting knowledge

• Leadership
• Mentoring/people development
• Stakeholder communication
• FP&A
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Contract cost controls (CVRs, WIP)

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