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Finance Manager North West- Hybrid Permanent – Full time Competitive salary – car allowance and strong benefits package NG Bailey are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team within our engineering division. This is a high-profile role pivotal in driving financial performance across diverse contract types, including fixed-price, cost-plus, and target-price agreements. You will provide robust financial leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. With the government’s commitment to infrastructure spending on defence, nuclear, rail and healthcare and its decarbonisation targets, we are confident that the markets in which we operate are resilient and we are in a strong position to benefit.   Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly P&L statements for multiple projects and business units. Deliver variance analysis and commentary on key drivers of performance Responsible for the preparation and reporting of divisional quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three-year strategic plan Partner with project managers and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes Responsible for regional project balance sheet and working capital reporting ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flowsdriving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunitiesimproving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reportingproactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions Develop and execute audit plans tailored to cost-plus contracts, ensuring all reimbursable costs align with contractual terms and client expectations Succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetingsOwn the business units short-term cash flow (3 month) and long-term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolveTake a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metricsBeing the key point of contact for the external auditors on the divisionBe able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors) The role will also initially provide support into our Central Engineering Finance Team for traditional accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, overheads and tracking cashflow. Requirements: ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sectorExperience in a contracting environment including long-term contract accounting and balance sheet rigorStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholdersExperience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient mannerPrevious experience working within a finance roles as part of an alliance or joint venture.Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of dataExperience in working capital and cash modellingExcellent at data manipulation (excel skills) Next Steps:  As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.   We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  About Us:  We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.  Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.  Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.  #LI-MM1 #LI-onsite

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in the evolution of a growing business. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining people management with technical accounting expertise, system improvement and close interaction with senior stakeholders. The Role You'll take responsibility for leading a small finance team, ensuring the smooth running of core transactional and management accounting activities while driving improvements in controls, reporting and processes. As the business continues to scale, you'll help shape a finance function that is robust, efficient and fit for the next phase of growth. Key responsibilities include: Leading, mentoring and developing a team responsible for sales ledger, credit control, purchase ledger, payroll and management accounts, stepping in operationally when neededBuilding team capability to meet future business demands, identifying skills gaps and supporting recruitment as the function growsEnhancing financial controls, reporting and processesDelivering accurate month-end close and performance reporting to local leadership and group finance within strict deadlinesSupporting both routine and ad hoc reporting requests from central finance and private equity stakeholdersProducing forecasts, budgets and cashflow projections to support business planningPlaying a key role in the migration from Sage 50 to the group's chosen accounting system About You You'll be a qualified accountant with broad experience in complex, multi-site environments and a proven ability to lead teams through change. We're looking for someone who: Holds a recognised UK accounting qualification and has strong post-qualification experienceThrives under pressure and consistently delivers high-quality reporting to demanding timelinesIs highly comfortable with financial systems and data, with advanced Excel skillsHas a strong track record of managing, motivating and developing finance teams in fast-moving organisationsIs collaborative and flexible, but confident enough to challenge and enforce strong financial disciplineCommunicates clearly and effectively, with the ability to influence at all levels of the business This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys combining leadership, technical delivery and continuous improvement in a growing business.

Management Accounting Business Partner | £38,000 - £40,000 | PermanentCastlefield Recruitment are working with a reputable Housing Association in Greater Manchester who are looking to recruit a Management Accounting Business Partner to their team on a permanent basis. This role offers hybrid and flexible working and the opportunity to learn from other reputable sector professionals.Duties:Analysing past and current financial data to assess trends and ensure value for moneyProducing complex reconciliations (balance sheet)Producing monthly management accounts and budgetsAssisting with financial plans and modelsCarrying out variance analysis and providing commentary Experience:Previous experience working in a similar position – Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, AccountantAdvanced excel skills and strong financial system knowledgeExperience of working within social housing Excellent experience and understanding of end-to-end financial processesIf you are interested in this position, please apply to the link below or contact Tilly Vernon on Linked In