LB447 - Head of Finance
Location: Kings Lynn
Salary: £75,000
Overview
We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, governance and performance across a civil engineering organisation. The role provides commercial and strategic financial leadership, supporting operational delivery, capital investment and long-term growth across complex engineering projects and contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
- Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior leadership and operational teams.
- Provide financial oversight of major civil engineering projects, frameworks and contracts.
- Ensure strong cost control, cash flow management, risk management and margin performance.
- Oversee financial governance, controls, compliance and statutory reporting.
- Lead project financial performance including cost-to-complete, change control, claims support and profitability analysis.
- Develop and maintain robust financial reporting, KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Support commercial decision-making, bids, tenders and investment appraisals.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, driving mitigation and value improvement.
- Lead, develop and manage the finance team and external advisors.
Skills & Experience
- Senior finance leadership experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of project-based accounting, contract models and cost management.
- Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting and commercial analysis.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing finance teams.
Desirable
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience supporting bids, tenders and commercial negotiations.
- Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contract frameworks.
- Experience in change, growth or transformation environments.
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