This role as a Commercial Finance Manager (Fixed Term Contract) involves leading the accounting and finance team in a well-established industrial/construction company located in East Herts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strategic decision making, ensuring financial sustainability and driving business growth.

Client Details

Our client is a renowned player in the industrial/ construction sector, employing over 10,000 staff across the globe. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, this company prides itself on delivering high-quality products and services that meet the ever-evolving needs of its diverse customer base.

Description

• Management and development of the finance business partner allocated to the business unit.
• Developing effective working relationships throughout the Business Unit, at all levels and across all areas, to support business objectives
• Supporting business leads in the preparation of content for quarterly forecasts and annual business plans
• Providing reports, presentations and insightful ad-hoc analysis (e.g. trend analysis) to the business, including monthly board packs with periodic attendance and input
• Site visits at live projects to build relationships, improve understanding of works and identify any potential issues
• Management of overhead costs including playing a key role in ensuring the integrity of overhead budgets and forecasts and identifying areas of savings / efficiencies
• External audit contact for commercial finance matters and Client cost audit support
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and standards.

Profile

A successful Commercial Finance Manager should have:

• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role within the finance sector.
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• A high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships.

Job Offer

• An attractive salary package in the range of £70,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a leading industrial/ construction company.
• Chance to lead a dynamic team and contribute to strategic decision making.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.