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About Us
At nuron, we are passionate about engineering a sustainable future. Our innovative company delivers cutting-edge Infratech Solutions and Services that provide real-time operational insights and economic benefits while protecting the environment.
We started out by inventing our unique wastewater monitoring and communication system and since 2022, we have expanded our services to include a wider range of utilities, industries, and customers, all with the goal of reducing carbon emissions, preventing pollution, and enhancing prosperity.
As we gear up for rapid growth, we’re looking for a forward-thinking Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in this new chapter of the business.
About You
You're a strategic and hands-on finance leader with at least 5 years’ experience running the finance function for a business delivering complex projects. You bring a deep understanding of financial planning, reporting, and analysis, and you're confident translating data into clear, actionable insights for a range of stakeholders.
You’re a qualified accountant with expert-level knowledge of Xero, Xero Projects, and ApprovalMax, and you know how to leverage these tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and visibility across the business.
You thrive in fast-paced environments and are energised by the challenges of a scaling organisation. Your leadership style is collaborative and proactive—you communicate clearly, solve problems effectively, and build strong relationships across teams.
You're based in or near Sheffield, where our project team is located, and you're excited to be part of a business that’s shaping the future through ambitious, high-impact work.
The Role
We look for people who are responsible, creative and spirited in everything they do. As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering robust and scalable financial accounting and commercial finance services to support the management and growth of the business.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will deliver financial systems, processes and reporting which proactively meet the needs of the business.
You will work closely with the Project Delivery and Commercial teams to deliver timely and accurate project accounting; and cost and competitively price our Infratech Services opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Finance & Project Accounting
1. Work closely with the Project Team to deliver best practice project accounting.
2. Deliver best practices in financial management, compliance, and reporting.
3. Ensure procurement process and approvals are simple and clear to support effective project delivery and business operation.
Financial Operations & Systems
1. Support the implementation of and operate financial systems, processes, and controls to enable seamless operations.
2. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial reporting and management.
Budgeting & Forecasting
1. Deliver financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting services to the business.
2. Ensure financial reports meet stakeholder requirements.
Compliance & Risk Management
1. Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax requirements.
2. Manage relevant business insurance policies to safeguard the business and its assets.
3. Maintain transparent financial records.
Team Development & Integration
1. Lead and mentor the Junior Accountant.
2. Foster a culture of collaboration between finance and other business functions.
3. Lead the commercial finance activities for new Infratech Solutions opportunities to include pipeline reporting, pricing and risk management.
4. Provide effective benchmarking and tools for the Delivery Team to effectively cost and price Infratech Services opportunities.
Requirements
1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
2. 5+ years experience running a finance function – preferably within a tech scaleup.
3. A good understanding of the overall business environment and how financial decisions impact the organization's strategic goals.
4. Ability to think strategically about the long-term financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions under pressure.
6. Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including stakeholders and executives.
7. Ability to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
8. Ability to negotiate effectively.
9. Process driven.
10. Advanced MS Office.
11. Advanced Xero.
Desirable but not essential
1. Intermediate PowerBI.
2. Advanced ApprovalMax or equivalent.
Why Join Us
This is more than a finance role – it's an opportunity to shape the future of a growing business with purpose at its core. You'll play a key part in scaling our finance function driving best-in-class industry standards while providing hands-on support across the business. Working closely with our Financial Controller and project delivery teams, you’ll drive the financial strategy that powers our mission.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Design Services and Engineering Services
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