Description The Finance Manager will report into the Head of Finance and provide financial leadership for a portfolio of projects within the United Utilities MSP Framework. The role will lead the Staff costing system with the Commercial and Finance functions for Costain, provide financial control and insights on financial performance and act as a champion to deliver change / best practice. LI-JA1 Responsibilities Support the contract teams in managing the financial performance of the contract, and accurately reporting and forecasting the results of the contract. This includes supporting the preparation and review of the Contract Leaders’ Report (CLR) to ensure that it adequately reflects the status of the contract, and that the financial performance is being reported in line with Group guidelines and Financial Reporting Standards WIP reconciliations and associated actions to drive cash flow improvement Contract Accounting - integrity of costs, revenue ledgers and transaction processing Balance sheet reconciliations and associated actions Maintenance of sound financial processes and controls, in line with Group guidelines, ensuring that all applicable requirements can be met Input into project budgeting/forecasting, covering all aspects of forecasting, including revenue/profit, cash Finance point of contact for internal, external and client audits Lead and manage the finance team supporting the development of the team, performance management, succession planning Control, forecast and accurately report the Fee Based Cost position on each scheme Drive improvements to improve process and reporting Qualifications Significant experience working within a Construction business Experience in accounting for long term contracts and staff cost modelling Strong business partner able to communicate effectively with senior management Excellent excel and financial modelling skills Hands on approach to operational finance, comfortable with detail but able to communicate the wider picture