About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland as a Finance Manager — overseeing a £150M Portfolio of construction projects across Scotland. As an integral part of the construction senior management team, you’ll be at the heart of delivery, partnering closely with senior project leaders and influencing decisions that genuinely matter. You will be a key interface with stakeholders including project management, internal business partners, Finance Managers, shared services and internal/external auditors. Expect to be based in the head office at EuroCentral or on sites with project teams 60% of the week, with some flexible working and occasional travel.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and manage budgets for construction sector projects across Scotland ensuring accurate cost estimations and tracking expenditures against approved budgets.
- Implement cost control measures to optimise project expenses without compromising quality, constantly seeking opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing insights into project performance, cost trends, KPIs and overall financial health.
- Manage period‑end reporting cycles.
- Ensure compliance with Gated Business Lifecycle.
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity, ensuring timely payments to vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders to maintain smooth project operations.
- Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.
- Conduct financial forecasting and analysis to support decision‑making, project future financial trends, and assess potential impacts on the business.
- Stay informed about market trends, economic indicators and industry benchmarks, utilising this information to make informed financial decisions and adapt financial strategies accordingly.
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate the financial viability of potential projects, incorporating various factors such as construction costs, financing options and market trends.
- Expect a good level of commercial understanding and experience of NEC Option A, C and E contracts would be advantageous.
- Ledger management including reconciliations, journals and validation of revenue and profit reported.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations and other financial standards.
- Assist in capital planning and investment decisions, evaluating the financial feasibility of tenders, net debt and ad‑hoc initiatives.
- Collaborate with Balfour Beatty tax professionals to develop tax strategies and ensure compliance with tax regulations, optimising the company’s overall tax position.
- Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed, addressing specific inquiries from senior management or stakeholders and contributing to informed decision‑making.
Who we're looking for
- Experience operating at a similar level as part of a project team.
- Experience in contracting would be an advantage.
- Individual would be ACCA, CIMA or ICAS qualified.
Benefits
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family‑friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and comply with equal‑employment‑opportunity regulations.
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