Finance Manager

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Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Hybrid - Home & Office In Coventry
Division: Infrastructure - Environment
Reports to: Environment Finance Director
About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses, delivering critical infrastructure and building lasting value for the communities we serve. As a FTSE 250 organisation employing over 3,500 people, we operate across Infrastructure, Building and Specialist Services, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.
Our Infrastructure - Environment Division

The Environment Division sits within our Infrastructure sector and provides a wide range of construction and related services to the UK Water industry. The Division consists of four main Business Units and approximately 15 operating units, generating annual turnover of circa £450m.

This is a key senior role within the central Environment finance function, supporting the full Division and working closely with operational and commercial leadership teams.
Purpose of the Role

As Finance Manager, you will act as the finance lead for one of the Division's main Business Units, providing robust financial oversight, commercial insight and strategic support.

Reporting to the Environment Finance Director, you will work alongside other Finance Managers and play a pivotal role in strengthening financial control, supporting performance improvement and developing the wider finance team.
Key Accountabilities

• Act as finance business partner to a main Business Unit, supporting senior operational leadership.
• Lead financial performance reviews including trading results, cash, WIP, order book and balance sheet analysis.
• Attend and contribute to Business Unit and portfolio review meetings.
• Oversee cash management, payment approvals and monthly payroll reviews.
• Manage and develop finance team members, including succession planning.
• Maintain delegated authority matrices and ensure financial governance compliance.
• Provide credit reviews and commercial advice regarding customers, suppliers and JV partners.
• Play a key role in statutory, internal and client audits.
• Monitor and manage Prompt Payment Code compliance.
• Support the Finance Director on strategic and ad-hoc financial matters.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong finance business partnering experience within construction or a related sector.
• Proven experience managing or developing finance staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating within a structured, multi-entity environment.
• Strong Excel capability and experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of upcoming UK SOX (UKSOX) requirements advantageous.

Career Opportunity

This is a high-impact role within the Division, offering the opportunity to step into a true finance leadership position. The successful candidate will be supported to develop towards a Finance Director-level role within 3-5 years.
What We Can Offer in Return

Galliford Try offers long-term career stability, exposure to large and complex infrastructure programmes, and clear progression pathways within a supportive and high-performing finance function. You will work alongside experienced leaders in a business committed to growth and professional development.
Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full-time, reduced hours or flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but believe they can add value. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria.

For more information about this role, please contact:
adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk

A full job description is available upon request.

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About Us

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

About the Team

Our Environment Business provides 'source to sea' asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.