Senior Finance Manager - Aggregates, Asphalt & Recycling

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months Maternity cover) Chipping Sodbury
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car

Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Business

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our AAR business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a high-profile role where you'll work closely with senior leaders, providing valuable financial insight, strategic analysis and business partnering support to help drive performance and informed decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, challenging the status quo, and turning financial data into meaningful business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the finance team, you'll:

• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide expert financial advice and support.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, reports, forecasts and recommendations to support business performance.
• Support strategic initiatives and business improvement projects across the Aggregate, Asphalt & Recycling business.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and planning processes, ensuring robust and reliable business information.
• Take ownership of Anaplan planning inputs and help improve reporting processes and ways of working.
• Work closely with Shared Service Centre and Regional Competence Centre teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Analyse complex financial issues, identify opportunities for improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Challenge and support business decisions through strong commercial understanding and financial expertise.

What We're Looking For

You'll bring:

• Significant commercial finance experience within a medium or large organisation.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification preferred, although significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities