Cement Finance Manager

Job Introduction

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today,  but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently seeking a Cement Finance Manager to manage the provision of the National Cement business Finance information. This role will be based at our Solihull head office, however please be advised that we are currently employing a flexible, hybrid working model.

Leading a team of 4 Finance Business Partners, this role will see you take the lead on all month end reporting, business planning cycles, and monthly forecasting for then Cement business. You will also provide financial advice and support to the Senior Leadership & Management team, and UK Finance Leader, in order to drive overall business performance. 

This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant operational and leadership experience, who is seeking an opportunity to operate at a senior level in a large commercial organisation, and impact business performance through the effective execution of finance and business strategy.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure relevant accurate management information is produced and provided to the senior management team and regional finance team.
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of the regional accounting records, assets and liabilities.
• Review and confirmation of the monthly region trading performance, KPIs, performance measures with variance analysis and benchmarking as required
• To drive insight, challenge and support in tracking hard delivery of Excellence programme benefits and capital investment delivery across the business.
• Provide analysis and deliver insight that links financial reports to business strategies.
• Improve the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance.
• Ensure robust and accurate forecasts and budgets through review and challenge.
• Provide effective support to the Cement Commercial, logistics and Industrial Directors as well as the broader senior management team.
• Build partnerships and credible, lasting relationships with all senior managers and their teams and provide financial support to commercial decision making.
• Present financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and risk.
• Mentor, coach and develop assistant business partner(s).
• Drive in partnership with Senior Management Team and UK Finance Leader, the delivery of business financial objectives.
• Mentor, coach and develop team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant , either formally or through experience with  proven operational finance experience
• Demonstrable finance operations background with relevant technical skills
• A proven track record of delivering value through effective execution of the finance and business strategies
• Well developed management, organisational and communication skills

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Tarmac Trading Limited