Finance Manager

Alexander Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading UK engineering services group in seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of financial and management reporting for a major division with significant annual turnover. This is a key role within a growing, project‑driven business that delivers technical and process services nationwide.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee all financial reporting, project accounting and controls for a large, diverse division that includes recently acquired businesses. This is a hands-on position requiring deep experience in project accounting, revenue recognition, and WIP management.

You will work closely with Project Managers and operational leaders, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to ensure strong project performance, accurate CVRs, and robust cashflow.

The role also includes the leadership and development of a small finance team, along with the opportunity to support systems, process improvements and wider business initiatives.

Some travel to other UK sites will be required (1-2 times per month).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial and management reporting for the division.
• Oversee monthly CVRs, revenue recognition, WIP analysis, and project margins.
• Produce, review, and challenge balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and cashflow forecasts.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive financial understanding and performance.
• Support timely billing, variation management and final account closure.
• Provide financial insight to improve margin, working capital and project outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Support systems optimisation and process improvement initiatives.

About You

Essential experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Strong background in project-based accounting within engineering, construction, or similar sector.
• Excellent understanding of CVRs, WIP and revenue recognition.
• Confident partnering with and challenging operational Project Managers.
• Hands-on experience with balance sheet control, VAT and cashflow.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What’s on Offer

You’ll join a high-performing, growing division within a well‑established engineering group, with the scope to influence decision-making, shape best practice, and contribute to ongoing transformation and continuous improvement.