Finance Manager - Newly Created Leadership RoleThis 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 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 of the Finance Manager:Project and Construction Finance:Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee:Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecastingProject valuations and applications for paymentTendering and bidding with accurate cost analysisFully responsible for:Retentions management and recoveryContractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks)Strategic FinanceEvaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset managementAdvise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationshipsSupport growth initiatives with robust financial modellingFinancial OperationsLead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reportingManage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidityDevelop and control budgets across departments and projectsOversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costsProduce management accounts, cost reports, and