Job Description

Munnelly Group Ltd is a leading UK construction and infrastructure support services group. Through our successful organic growth combined with our strategic acquisitions, we are one of the UK's fastest growing companies in our chosen sectors. We are the ultimate parent company to 8 businesses - Bishopsgate, Bridgehead, City Calling, Guardior, MacRail, Munnelly Support Services, Severn Partnership and Weston Analytics.

We're looking for an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a key leadership role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance across our finance function.

ROLE SPECIFICATION:

The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless execution of transactional processes within our Procurement team for the Munnelly Group. They will lead a high-performing team, driving operational efficiency, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement across all functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement

Manage, lead and train the Group Procurement team Lead procurement operations, ensuring competitive pricing achieved Supplier relationship management Cost management - Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, analyse spending, and track procurement costs Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules Maintain a database of contracts agreed with suppliers. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulations Develop and maintain a register of the possible risks of facilitation of tax evasion by suppliers including list of controls in place or needed to mitigate those risks. Conduct due diligence on new suppliers before onboarding, and periodic audits of existing suppliers to ensure tax compliance Approve the set up of new suppliers on Xpedeon.

People Management

Lead, mentor and develop the Finance operations team Drive a performance culture, setting clear goals and development paths Encourage cross-function collaboration and knowledge sharing Lead month-end and year-end close activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Demonstrated track record of leading, training, and developing finance or procurement teams Experience implementing or improving finance processes, systems, and controls Exposure to ERP or finance systems (e.g., Xpedeon or similar platforms) Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external partners Experience managing credit risk, debt collection, and cash flow processes Confident working with senior stakeholders

BENEFITS:

Life Assurance Company pension Medicash 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Company events
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

It is essential the successful candidate has procurement experience. Is this something you have?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kings Langley WD4 8LZ