Finance Manager

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow.

We are looking for an experienced, technically adept Finance Manager to take direct ownership of financial reporting across our UK entities. Reporting directly to the UK&I Financial Controller, you will hit the ground running—taking immediate control of our statutory accounting, audit management, and SG&A expenditure with the business partnering with the business owners.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the self-reliance to deliver immediate clarity, technical rigour, and commercial control from day one, this role is built for you .

As the Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will be: 

• Close, Consolidate & Report: Direct month, quarter, and year-end close processes. Balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany trade controlling, parent company consolidation, and statutory filings.
• Manage SG&A and business partnering: Own the overhead cost management and budgeting process, working with LT owners to drive understanding and cost control.
• Audit & Compliance Ownership: Lead external audit engagements end-to-end (management and statutory) and ensure full adherence to US-GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP standards.
• Lease Accounting (A2R): Manage the complete fixed asset lifecycle, including intangible software, IFRS 16 lease maintenance, impairment evaluations, and asset register control.
• Cash Flow & KPI Drive: Local cash budgeting, forecasting, and operational cash management to directly impact key KPIs, including Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow.
• Tax & Statutory Reporting: Drive full tax compliance, including VAT returns, transfer pricing, ONS reporting, FCA reporting and statutory tax packs.
• Technical Governance: Maintain delegation of authority matrix, COA, cost/profit centre structures, and align business units with internal controls.

What You Bring:

• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Proven Track Record: Solid experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant, with a history of stepping in and driving reporting cycles.
• Technical Rigour: Strong, working knowledge of US-GAAP, IFRS (including IFRS 16), and local GAAP.
• Systems Mastery: Direct experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP / SAP S4/HANA. CCH for accounts preparation.
• Stakeholder Impact: Proven ability to partner effectively with local, offshore, and commercial teams.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Drive: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• A competitive base salary
• Substantial bonus 
• Private medical insurance 
• Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%
• Income protection and life insurance
• EAP program 
• A host of other benefits such as cycle to work scheme and EV scheme.

About BMI

BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe.
With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.
Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. 

Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.

We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve.

We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. 

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A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.

Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.