A well-established contractor operating within the construction and building services sector is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Operations to join the senior leadership team. This position plays a central role in strengthening the financial and operational foundations of a growing business that delivers a wide range of commercial, industrial, residential and public-sector projects.The organisation is entering a period of consolidation and operational improvement, and this role will help shape the next phase of structure, efficiency and growth.Role overview This is a senior leadership position combining financial management, strategic oversight and operational responsibility. The role requires someone comfortable leading finance at a high level while also working hands-on across day-to-day operations. You will work closely with directors and project teams to enhance reporting, controls, processes and the overall operating model.Key responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function including reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow.
• Oversee payroll, ledgers, project costing and management accounts.
• Drive implementation and improvement of finance and operational systems, including job-management systems and integration with finance platforms.
• Produce commercial insights, margin reporting and performance dashboards.
• Work closely with project, commercial and delivery teams to support financial discipline.
• Oversee core operational support functions such as HR, Fleet, IT, Health & Safety, Compliance, Risk and Office Management.
• Build structure, consistency and rhythm across operational and administrative processes.
• Support the leadership team in shaping medium-term strategy and operational plans.

Key challenges

• Modernising legacy processes and systems during a period of growth.
• Embedding improved governance and consistency across all areas of finance and operations.
• Balancing hands-on delivery with strategic thinking.
• Leading behavioural and cultural change across departments.
• Aligning finance, operations and engineering teams around the same priorities and performance expectations.

Opportunities

• The chance to shape a modern finance and operations function with strong systems and processes.
• A leadership position that directly influences business strategy and performance.
• The ability to drive transformation, improve efficiency and enhance reporting across the organisation.
• The opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team with better tools, data and structure.
• Exposure to a broad operational remit, offering real scope to make long-lasting impact.

About you

• ACA, CIMA or equivalent with significant senior finance experience.
• Background in construction, M&E, building services or another project-based industry.
• Strong track record of process improvement, systems implementation and financial leadership.
• Confident managing multiple operational areas and working at pace.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across departments.

For further information please contact Hannah at Pure