Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | EX1 3QS |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9404 |
Summary
We're looking for a Finance Manager to join our Southern Water team based in and around Exeter
Location: Exeter - hybrid working available, with travel to the office required 1 day per week
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Finance Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water contract team, supporting them in delivering accurate financial reporting and partnering with operational teams to drive performance.
Your day-to-day will include:
-Providing front-line financial support to local and regional management teams
-Preparing and submitting weekly cash forecasts
-Overseeing weekly and monthly reporting, including contract performance and WIP reports
-Ensuring robust control of balance sheet, CVRs, and working capital
-Partnering with Commercial and Operational teams on forecasts and performance analysis
What are we looking for?
This role of Finance Manager is great for you if:
-You are ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
-You have experience managing large-scale projects under frameworks
-You have demonstrable experience in the utilities sector, including civil engineering and electrical works
-You have strong analytical, numerical, and planning skills
-You can build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
Location: Exeter - hybrid working available, with travel to the office required 1 day per week
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Finance Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water contract team, supporting them in delivering accurate financial reporting and partnering with operational teams to drive performance.
Your day-to-day will include:
-Providing front-line financial support to local and regional management teams
-Preparing and submitting weekly cash forecasts
-Overseeing weekly and monthly reporting, including contract performance and WIP reports
-Ensuring robust control of balance sheet, CVRs, and working capital
-Partnering with Commercial and Operational teams on forecasts and performance analysis
What are we looking for?
This role of Finance Manager is great for you if:
-You are ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
-You have experience managing large-scale projects under frameworks
-You have demonstrable experience in the utilities sector, including civil engineering and electrical works
-You have strong analytical, numerical, and planning skills
-You can build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
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