Head of Finance

LB447 - Head of Finance

Location: Kings Lynn

Salary: £75,000

Overview
We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, governance and performance across a civil engineering organisation. The role provides commercial and strategic financial leadership, supporting operational delivery, capital investment and long-term growth across complex engineering projects and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior leadership and operational teams.
• Provide financial oversight of major civil engineering projects, frameworks and contracts.
• Ensure strong cost control, cash flow management, risk management and margin performance.
• Oversee financial governance, controls, compliance and statutory reporting.
• Lead project financial performance including cost-to-complete, change control, claims support and profitability analysis.
• Develop and maintain robust financial reporting, KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Support commercial decision-making, bids, tenders and investment appraisals.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, driving mitigation and value improvement.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance team and external advisors.

Skills & Experience

• Senior finance leadership experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting, contract models and cost management.
• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting and commercial analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing finance teams.

Desirable

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting bids, tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contract frameworks.
• Experience in change, growth or transformation environments.