Contracting Finance Manager - Tilbury

We are looking for a self-motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team in Tilbury. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude, an ability to learn from any losses and celebrate every win. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT US

GRS is the country's number one trader of primary, recycled and secondary aggregates in the construction industry. We are unique in that we're able to source and supply materials nationwide, making use of road, rail, river and marine to get materials to wherever they're needed. We are proud to be a leader in low-carbon secondary aggregates sustainably produced and sustainably delivered!

At GRS, we do things differently.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Support operational and project teams across the GRS business by providing timely, accurate financial analysis and commercial insight. Acting as a key point of contact between the finance function and the business, the Construction Finance Manager helps managers understand their financial performance and make better-informed decisions, contributing to a culture of financial awareness and accountability across the Group.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties are many and varied, but the list below is considered to be the basic requirement:

• Support the production of monthly management accounts for allocated divisions, providing clear variance analysis and commentary against budget and forecast.
• Produce financial reports and dashboards that give operational teams a clear view of their performance, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Build effective working relationships with project managers, commercial teams, and budget holders, acting as their day-to-day finance contact.
• Attend project and operational review meetings, contributing financial insight and constructive challenge to support sound decision-making.
• Help non-finance colleagues understand financial data, reports, and processes, promoting financial literacy across the business.
• Support the annual budgeting process for allocated areas, working with operational teams to build realistic, well-evidenced budgets.
• Assist with regular reforecasting, updating financial models with the latest actuals and revised assumptions, flagging emerging risks or opportunities to senior finance colleagues.
• Monitor project cost performance against budget, producing cost-to-complete reports in collaboration with project managers and the commercial team.
• Support accurate work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, ensuring revenue recognition is in line with Group accounting policies.
• Assist with the financial review of subcontractor valuations, variations, and contract costs, highlighting areas of financial risk.
• Support month-end close activities including journal preparation, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations for allocated areas.
• Ensure financial transactions are coded correctly and costs are captured accurately within the financial system.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing supporting schedules and documentation as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting to drive efficiency and accuracy across the finance function.
• Be an active member of the Finance team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the overall progress of the function.
• Responsibility for compliance and discharging legal duties with regards to HR and Health & Safety to promote a safe, equitable and legally compliant work place.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Essential

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Good communication skills across all levels of the business - able to present financial information to operational teams and senior management
• An ability to work under own initiative and proactively solve problems
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Solid understanding of management accounting principles including accruals, WIP, and variance analysis
• Effective at prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• A "Can-Do" attitude

Desirable

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or a project-based business
• Familiarity with construction commercial processes such as valuations, retentions, and subcontractor costs
• Experience of using ERP or accounting systems (e.g. Coins, Sage, Oracle, SAP)
• Experience of using BI tools or data analysis software
• Experience working alongside operational or project management teams

BENEFITS

• 23 Days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Death In Service Benefit.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Access to GP Line for you and your household.
• Employee Assistance Programme access with support provided for Financial, Legal and Health & Wellbeing.