Kilnbridge
Commercial Finance Manager
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HQ – Canning Town
Kilnbridge Group
About Kilnbridge
Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country's most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project's needs.
We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.
If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Commercial Finance Manager at Kilnbridge, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our growing business. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll act as the link between Finance, Commercial and Operations, providing the insight, challenge and strategic support that drives better business decisions across the Group.
This is more than a reporting role. You'll work closely with Managing Directors and senior leadership teams, turning complex financial data into meaningful commercial insight that influences performance, profitability and future growth. From forecasting and cash flow management to KPI reporting and financial planning, you'll help leaders understand not only what the numbers are telling them, but what actions to take next.
If you're looking for an opportunity to step beyond traditional finance, increase your business influence and partner with senior stakeholders in a growing employee-owned organisation, this role offers genuine visibility, autonomy and impact.
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What You'll Do
- Partner with Finance, Commercial and Operational teams to provide meaningful financial insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
- Deliver robust reporting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the business.
- Analyse performance, profitability, cash flow and key business metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
- Develop and present clear, engaging financial narratives that help stakeholders make informed commercial decisions.
- Produce accurate management accounts, KPI reporting and performance analysis.
- Work closely with divisional leadership teams to drive financial understanding and business performance.
- Support the development and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards and financial controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and maximise the value of financial data.
- Lead, coach and develop the Assistant Management Accountant, supporting their professional growth and career development.
- Build trusted relationships across the business, becoming a key adviser to senior stakeholders.
What You'll Need
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, and a strong commercial mindset.
- Strong experience in management accounting, financial control, forecasting and KPI reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI to analyse and present data effectively.
- The ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance audiences.
- Experience partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions and influencing decision-making at different levels of an organisation.
- Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate and grow.
- Previous line management experience, with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Alignment with Kilnbridge values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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Why Kilnbridge?
With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.
We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.
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