Overview
Introduction
Are you a commercially focused finance professional looking to make a real impact in a regional leadership environment? Tarmac’s North & Scotland business is looking for a Finance Manager – Contracting & Asphalt to play a pivotal role in shaping financial performance, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving strategic decision‑making. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected industry leader and support major operational and commercial teams across the region.
About the Role
As the Finance Manager – Contracting & Asphalt, you’ll be a key member of the North & Scotland Finance team. You’ll work closely with the Regional Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team, providing high‑quality financial insight, ensuring accurate reporting, and influencing strategic outcomes.
You’ll take ownership of month‑end performance, annual budgets, business planning cycles, CAPEX analysis and value‑chain profitability reviews. The role combines core financial control with business partnering—helping the regional team make informed, meaningful decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and high‑impact role, you will:
- Produce accurate, timely management information for senior leaders
- Review regional trading performance, KPIs and variances, offering robust insight and challenge
- Drive forecasting and budgeting processes across Contracting & Asphalt
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, assets and liabilities
- Lead SOx‑compliant reporting and maintain strong governance aligned with company policies
- Partner with commercial and contracting teams on contract analysis and CVRs
- Conduct value chain analysis and contract margin reviews to improve profitability
- Present financial performance, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with operational, commercial and finance colleagues across the wider business
- Support Performance Optimisation initiatives and capital investment tracking
- Contribute to ad hoc projects at a regional or head office level
What the Ideal Candidate Looks Like
You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
Experience & Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) with strong operational finance background
- Solid technical accounting skills and experience working in complex financial environments
- Strong IT skills; SAP/BW experience is an advantage
Skills & Behaviours
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to plan ahead and manage competing priorities
- Confidence to challenge constructively and support key decisions
- Resilience, adaptability and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
- A collaborative attitude with genuine enthusiasm for continuous improvement and driving business performance
Personal Attributes
- Action‑oriented with high levels of energy and enthusiasm
- Values integrity and builds trust through authentic communication
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting demands
Why Tarmac
We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you’ll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Chester Le Street, County Durham, England
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/188377/7566
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