Finance Director

Posting date:	03 June 2026
Salary:	£70,000 to £100,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 July 2026
Location:	CB4
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000078385-432771

Summary

Finance Director (Construction)

Finance Director (Construction)

Cambridge | Office Based
£85,000 - £110,000 per annum
Full Time (Part Time Considered)

A growing and ambitious construction business based in Cambridge is looking to appoint a Finance Director to lead the company's financial strategy and support its continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, improving reporting processes, supporting business growth and ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the overall finance function
  
• Developing and implementing financial strategy
  
• Providing financial guidance to Directors and senior leadership
  
• Managing cashflow, forecasting and business planning
  
• Producing board-level financial reporting
  
• Managing budgets and financial performance
  
• Overseeing payroll, CIS and financial compliance
  
• Supporting commercial and operational decision-making
  
• Reviewing contract performance and profitability
  
• Managing external accountants, auditors and banking relationships
  
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies
  
• Supporting future growth plans and business development initiatives
  About You
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
    
  • Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or Senior Financial Controller
    
  • Construction industry experience strongly preferred
    
  • Strong knowledge of CIS, subcontractor accounting and construction finance
    
  • Commercially minded with strategic leadership experience
    
  • Experience supporting owner-managed businesses would be advantageous
    
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
    
  • Experience with Xero and modern finance systems desirable
    What's On Offer
    • Senior leadership position within a growing business
      
    • Opportunity to influence business strategy
      
    • Direct access to Directors and key decision-makers
      
    • Competitive salary package
      
    • Flexible working options considered
      
    • Free on-site parking
      
    • Long-term career opportunity
      

      
      Please send CV to Jayne at ARC on jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk