Job Description

Finance Manager (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover, with potential to extend/convert to permanent)

Location:

Stockport (Office Based)

Reports to:

Financial Controller - Utilities

Department:

Group Finance

The Opportunity

We are looking for a

Finance Manager

to take ownership of the

end-to-end financial reporting

for our Utilities entity (c. 360m turnover). This role is a minimum 12-month maternity cover contract.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident finance professional who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment

About OCU Group

OCU is a leading engineering services provider in the fast-growing utilities space, delivering end-to-end solutions across power, telecoms, water and more. Headquartered in Stockport, our 2,000+ people deliver complex, high-value projects for the UK's largest utility providers.


In 2022, OCU was acquired by

Triton Partners

, a private equity firm with EUR18bn in sales across 50 companies and over 100,000 employees. Since then, OCU has been on an ambitious growth journey--expanding both organically and through acquisitions (14 to date), with revenues now exceeding

1bn

.


With a clear vision to reach

3bn in revenue over the next 3-5 years

, this is an incredible time to join our team. OCU has also recently launched internationally into New Zealand and Australia, making us one of the most exciting, future-proof businesses in the sector.

What You'll Do

Lead

end-to-end financial reporting

for OCU Utility Services Take full ownership of

month-end processes

, ensuring tight deadlines are met Deliver full

management accounts packs with commentary

, reporting into the Group Management, development and effective collaboration with 1-2 direct reports (Management Accountants) Lead the annual external audit process for your entity and ensure compliance with statutory requirements Review and produce statutory accounts for the Utilities entity, including oversight of small entity reporting Partner closely with Commercial, FP&A and transactional teams to provide accurate and timely insights Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, controls, and processes Contribute to

ad-hoc projects

, including acquisitions and integration activity

What We're Looking For

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience Proven track record producing management accounts and statutory accounts end-to-end Collaborative, "no ego" approach - thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments Confident communicator - able to engage stakeholders across finance, commercial and operational functions Advanced Excel skills (comfortable with large data sets) Experience with D365 (desirable) Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance detail with big-picture thinking

Why Join OCU?

Competitive salary + benefits package + company bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension contributions Newly refurbished

Head Office in Stockport

with free parking and on-site gym facilities A genuine opportunity to grow with a

PE-backed, international business

scaling at speed

Apply now

and be part of OCU's exciting growth journey