Finance Manager - Construction & Facades

Job Purpose

To take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a specialist façade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands-on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership of project forecasting and commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance & Ledger Control

* Oversee and process approximately 300 supplier invoices per month, transitioning fully to electronic invoice processing

* Maintain accurate purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are correctly authorised, coded and paid

* Manage supplier accounts, statement reconciliations and payment runs

* Resolve supplier and subcontractor queries promptly and professionally

* Control and clear aged balances and invoices on hold and maintain accurate customer/supplier master data

Payroll, CIS & HMRC Compliance

* Process weekly and monthly payroll in line with PAYE requirements

* Administer CIS including subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns

* Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns and reconcile CIS deductions

* Act as main point of contact with HMRC for PAYE, CIS and VAT matters

VAT & Statutory Reporting

* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including construction-specific considerations

* Maintain accurate balance sheet and nominal ledger reconciliations

* Prepare quarterly management accounts and reporting packs

* Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors

Management Accounting & Month-End

* Own and deliver a robust month-end close process

* Prepare overhead, cost and margin analysis based on actuals

* Provide clear and timely financial reporting to senior management

* Support QS and commercial teams with accurate ledger and cost data

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

* Lead the transition to paperless and electronic invoice processing

* Improve finance systems, workflows and internal controls

* Maintain strong audit trails and segregation of duties

* Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes as the business grows.

Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in a construction or specialist subcontractor environment

* Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger, payroll, CIS and VAT

* Experience managing high-volume transactional finance

* Hands-on month-end and management reporting capability

* Strong Excel and financial systems skills

Personal Attributes

* Hands-on, accountable and delivery-focused

* Commercially aware and detail driven

* Comfortable operating in a lean finance environment

* Professional approach with suppliers and internal stakeholders