Finance Manager

Michael Page
Reading, Berkshire

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development

  • Lead and support the Credit Control & Purchase Ledger functions
  • Improve accuracy, accountability, and efficiency within transactional finance

Construction-Focused Financial Management

  • Work closely with Project Managers andQS teams on:
    • Applications for payment
    • Cost‑to‑complete forecasting
    • WIP and margin reporting
    • Retentions management
    • Subcontractor cost control
  • Monitor project profitability and highlight emerging risks

Cash Flow & Working Capital

  • Strengthen credit control processes and reduce aged debt
  • Maintain accurate retentions tracking
  • Produce rolling 3-6‑month cash flow forecasts with weekly updates

Reporting & Board Support

  • Prepare monthly management accounts
  • Produce clear, board‑ready reporting packs (WIP, margins, debt, cash flow, KPIs)
  • Provide commercial insight and challenge where appropriate

Controls & Compliance

  • Enhance internal controls and process documentation
  • Support audit and year‑end requirements
  • Identify opportunities to streamline systems and financial processes

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)0-3 Months

  • Timely management accounts (within 10 working days)
  • Structured WIP reporting aligned with QS data
  • Full retentions register in place
  • Introduction of rolling cash flow forecasting
  • Aged debt reduced by at least 15%
  • Review and documentation of key finance processes

3-6 Months

  • Debtor days reduced by 10-20%
  • Overdue retentions reduced by at least 20%
  • Invoice queries resolved within 5 working days
  • Monthly alignment between QS cost reports and finance data
  • Consistent, clear board‑ready reporting pack delivered each month
  • Delivery of at least two meaningful process improvements
Posted 2026-02-21

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