Emtec Southern, part of the Sauter Group is a leading building services contractor, delivering comprehensive design, installation, maintenance and aftercare solutions to clients across London and the Southeast. As we continue on an exciting period of growth and transformation, we’re looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join our team in Redhill, Surrey.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our finance function, drive meaningful change, and operate as a key business partner to our senior leadership team. We’re seeking a confident finance professional, with strong financial reporting experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and support senior stakeholders. A continuous improvement mindset is essential.

The Role

As Finance Manager you’ll take ownership of all financial and management accounting activities while leading a small, dedicated finance team. Working closely with the senior leadership team and colleagues across the UK, you’ll ensure strong financial governance and play a vital role in operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Produce monthly reporting and support the annual operating budget ensuring financial targets are met.
• Manage year-end processes, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Oversee preparation of financial accounts and function as a primary contact for internal and external audits.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, financial analysis and cash flow reporting.
• Review CVRs and challenge accruals with the Commercial team.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE/CIS, P11D/BIK and corporation tax processes.
• Ensure compliance with construction industry tax scheme requirements including DRC VAT transactions.
• Manage payroll, pensions and monthly reconciliations.
• Monitor aged debt, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and develop Business Central systems to ensure effective financial management.
• Create and update Jet reports as needed.

About You

You’re proactive, adaptable and always looking for smarter, more efficient ways of working. You build strong relationships across the business, are confident in your ability, communicate with confidence and collaborate well with both local and remote colleagues.

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong financial reporting and controlling experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Energetic, proactive and able to drive the business forward.
• Advanced Excel ability is essential.

Desirable

• Experience leading a finance team.
• Background in construction or contracting.
• Experience with Business Central (Navision/Evision) or Jet Reports.

Our benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package which can be discussed during the recruitment process.

In return, you’ll be joining a highly engaged and enthusiastic team that rewards commitment and achievement. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you.