Finance Manager

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Thomas Gray Full time
Position Overview

We are excited to present a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious finance professional to join Thomas Gray as a Finance Manager. This role offers a clear pathway to a senior financial leadership position within a reputable and expanding contracting firm known for its excellence and commitment to sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive and collaborative mindset, along with a proven history of implementing effective structures and processes in a comparable environment.

With a robust portfolio of projects, our organization has a strong history of successfully delivering affordable housing initiatives and is also expanding into the care sector. You will lead a small finance team and have the opportunity to significantly grow this team over the next couple of years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the financial accounting systems across the organization
  • Assessing and managing financial risks while ensuring adherence to regulations
  • Preparing and disseminating financial statements and reports in compliance with statutory obligations
  • Delivering precise short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts
  • Providing effective leadership and direction to the finance team
  • Analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, forecasting revenues, coordinating audit processes, and ensuring the accuracy of financial information
  • Enhancing our accounting functions and operational efficiency
  • Managing group financial matters, promoting regulatory compliance, and driving revenue growth
  • Overseeing month-end processes and financial cycles at both project and central levels
  • Ensuring the accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and conducting reviews of group overheads
  • Managing daily cash flow
  • Processing payroll and employee expenses
  • Leading the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
  • Implementing necessary transaction processes, policies, controls, and procedures

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • FMAAT / ACMA / GCMA certification
  • Experience in the construction sector, preferably within a small to medium-sized enterprise
  • Familiarity with SAGE (Eque 2 package) is advantageous
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify effective solutions
  • Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities
  • Exceptional analytical skills, a passion for numbers, and a high level of organization
  • Business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of operational dynamics


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