Commercial Finance Director

Are you a Senior Finance professional with significant commercial exposure, including contract negotiation and management, along with development of the wider finance function?

What's in it for you?

• £80,000 - £90,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Immediate start available
• Initial interim contract with the opportunity to become permanent

About your next employer

VANRATH are pleased to be partnered with a successful construction business based in County Down, specialising in long term projects across NI, ROI and UK. This is an opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation within the market and are trusted by household names for significant construction projects.

The Commercial Finance Director will report to the Group CFO, and will assume responsibility for oversight & management of the full finance function. This will include management of the finance team, budgeting and forecasting for the group, managing banking relationships, and implementing improvements with internal controls and processes. An added responsibility will be the management of all contracts, including pricing, negotiation, and management of all new & existing contracts, working closely with the commercial team to ensure maximum return. To be considered for the role of Commercial Finance Director, it is essential to have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the construction sector; however, candidates from other industry sectors with strong commercial acumen will be considered.

Please note, given the jurisdiction of this role, travel between sites will be expected.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years working in a senior leadership role
• Strong commercial acumen, with proven contract management/negotiation experience
• Excellent communication skills to motivate internal employees, alongside influencing board members
• Previous experience within engineering/construction or similar environment
• Experience of working closely with MD/Owner/Directors
• Available to start at short notice

What you'll do

• Lead the finance team throughout the month-end close-out process
• Develop financial strategies that align with contract objectives and business goals
• Drive profitability and sustainable growth through effective contract management
• Identify and manage financial risks associated with all contracts
• Support strategic projects and initiatives
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance