Head of Finance - Construction (No.1 in Finance)

Dartmouth Partners are partnering with a market-leading and hugely successful services business to appoint a commercially focused Head of Finance or Finance Director level individual. This is a high-impact leadership role, newly created following significant growth in the North West area with impressive size and scale. Reporting to the Managing Director, this will form a key part of the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will lead the finance function, providing strategic financial insight, robust governance and commercial challenge to support business growth and profitability. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving cash generation, leading business transformation initiatives and supporting key strategic projects, including acquisitions and growth opportunities.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex operational environment. You will already have proven SLT experience as this will deputise for the MD when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership to the business
• Own the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
• Deliver accurate and insightful management reporting to senior leadership and board stakeholders
• Provide commercial analysis and challenge to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Drive profitability, margin improvement and cost control initiatives
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance across the business
• Lead cash flow management, working capital performance and debt recovery initiatives
• Identify, monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and integration planning
• Lead business transformation and continuous improvement programmes
• Manage external audit processes and regulatory requirements
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing finance team
• Partner closely with commercial, operational and executive stakeholders
• Monitor market trends and provide insight on risks and growth opportunities

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong track record of financial planning, reporting, forecasting and cash management
• Experience partnering with operational and commercial teams to drive business performance and operating at SLT level
• Experience in property services, construction, facilities management or adjacent sectors
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams