Finance Manager – Newly Created Role This newly created Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company’s financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It’s a hands on,office based role, for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day to day control with strategic insight. As Finance Manager, you’ll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities * Lead project and construction finance, including profitability analysis, forecasting, valuations, bids, retentions, and payment cycles * Drive strategic finance activity: investment appraisal, capex, asset management, financing options, and financial modelling * Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations: reporting, cashflow, budgeting, procurement, KPIs, and continuous process improvement What You’ll Bring * Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead, with ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications * Strong background in manufacturing or contracting * Expertise across cashflow, budgeting, valuations, retentions, and commercial finance * A balance of strategic capability and hands‑on delivery * Desirable: professional qualification, advanced modelling skills, M&A exposure, or experience with share schemes How You Work * You strengthen processes, controls, and governance * You’re confident with compliance, tax, and accounting standards * You can integrate finance systems with operational platforms * You communicate clearly and work effectively with directors, auditors, banks, and advisors. Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency