Senior Finance Manager

  • Probus Recruitment Ltd
  • Rowton, Cheshire
  • 27/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Finance Manager

Salary: Up to 80,000 (Negotiable DOE)
Package: Company Car / Car Allowance + Contributory Pension + 4x Life Assurance + 25 Days Holiday (with option to buy/sell 5 days) + Flexible Working Policy

About the Company

A leading UK infrastructure and construction services organisation delivering long-term asset management, highways maintenance and civil engineering solutions across major public sector frameworks.

With a strong reputation for operational excellence and financial governance, the business is seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Manager to provide leadership and strategic financial oversight across a major infrastructure workstream.

The Role

The Senior Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving visibility of contract positions and influencing strategic decision-making.

Working closely with Commercial, Operational and Senior Leadership teams, you will provide robust financial control, reporting and insight across complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Performance

  • Drive contract financial control and reporting to maximise profitability

  • Ensure accurate reporting of WIP, accruals, reserves, provisions, risks and opportunities

  • Maintain strong cash focus including forecasting and debt management

  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance and group accounting standards

Leadership

  • Manage and develop a small finance team

  • Build strong relationships across operational and commercial functions

  • Influence non-financial stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance

Financial Reporting & Planning

  • Lead monthly management accounts and period-end reporting

  • Deliver budget preparation, 3-year planning and re-forecasting cycles

  • Analyse variances and provide credible commercial insight

  • Monitor Capex and support investment decision-making

About You

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

  • Circa 10+ years post-qualification experience

  • Strong background within construction, infrastructure, highways or asset management environments

  • Advanced Excel and data analysis capability

  • Commercially confident, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

  • Strong leadership and organisational skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to operate in a high-profile infrastructure environment with genuine influence across operational and commercial teams.