Finance Manager

Job Description

Orion Group are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager on behalf of our well established construction client, based in Inverness.

As Finance Manager, you will manage the day to day financial and business operations and drive improvement of the company through developing a business management structure to measure and review financial and operating performance.

Our client is seeking a highly driven individual with an intellectual and curious mindset to gain deep understanding of the business and team, drive continuous improvement of financial performance, business procedures and practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, business policies, and procedures to optimise the company’s financial and operating performance.
• Conduct regular financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to provide accurate financial reports and insights for decision-making.
• Design and monitor business metrics, identify trends, and proactively recommend actions to improve financial results and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the management team to provide guidance and support in achieving business objectives.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, including WIP, job costing, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow effectively to optimise working capital, mitigate financial risks, and maximise profitability.
• Collaborate with other managers to promote cross-functional teamwork and achieve organisational goals.
• Providing guidance, support, and professional development to team members.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures and structured business processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in finance and share knowledge with the team.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Ideally be ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualified or in progress to qualifying.
• 3+ years in supervisory or management position.
• History of managing a small team.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft software, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity to develop a deep understanding of business issues, and proven ability to express recommendations in a professional manner.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues across the business.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with senior leaders, peers and team members at all levels.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of working independently and autonomously while leading an engaged finance team.
• Knowledge of the constuction sector is beneficial.

Attributes and Aspirations

• Career driven with a growth mindset.
• Curious with an appetite to learn and develop.
• Looking to manage a business at executive level in the next 5 years.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.