Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Location: North West (Hybrid Working)
Reporting to: Commercial Finance Controller
Additional reporting line: Head of Hard Services / Head of Soft Services
Role Purpose

Site-based Finance Manager responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial management of a large, established facilities management contract generating c.£38m annual revenue.

The role supports commercial decision-making, financial performance, contract variations, and strong business partnering with operational teams to ensure delivery of budget and forecast targets.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to senior operational managers across Hard and Soft Services.
• Deliver accurate monthly accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Produce detailed variance analysis and clear financial reporting for stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate billing in line with contractual mechanisms and support invoice recovery.
• Monitor WIP, lifecycle costs, variations, rechargeable works, and major project activity.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support action planning to improve performance.
• Support and attend client meetings, including variation discussions.
• Maintain strong financial controls, particularly around cost management and subcontractor spend.
• Drive commercial awareness and continuous process improvement across the site.

Key Outputs

• Accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting
• Strong financial control environment
• Clear commercial insight to support operational decision-making
• Effective stakeholder and client relationship management

Candidate Profile
Essential:

• Experience supporting complex service or facilities management contracts
• Strong commercial acumen and financial modelling capability
• Confident communicator able to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure

Desirable:

• Qualified or finalist accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Healthcare or public-sector contract experience

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To apply for the position of Finance Manager, click Apply Now and send your CV to Alfie Young. Interviews are taking place now, so don't miss your chance to join.