Job Description

Subcontractor Payments Team Manager

Office-Based - Stockport | Excellent Salary + Benefits

Ready to lead a team at the heart of one of the UK's fastest-growing infrastructure businesses?

Join OCU Group and step into a career-defining role where your expertise in CIS, leadership and innovation will shape the future of our finance operations.We're searching for a

driven, detail-focused and dynamic Subcontractor Payments Team Manager

to lead a high-performing finance team responsible for subcontractor payments, CIS deductions, and group expense reimbursements. This is a key leadership role in our Finance Shared Services division - one that demands experience, autonomy, and a passion for continuous improvement.

This is more than just people management - it's about being the go-to expert for CIS, transforming processes, empowering your team, and ensuring we remain one step ahead.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead & Inspire

two high-performing finance teams (10+ staff) across CIS and accounts payable

Drive Operational Excellence

- ensure timely and accurate subcontractor certificates, payments and deductions

Champion Compliance

with HMRC CIS legislation and internal controls

Collaborate Across the Business

- work with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and site teams to align finance and field ops

Streamline & Innovate

- automate legacy processes, adopt a 'management by exception' model, and modernise reporting

Own Team Development

- from onboarding to performance reviews and coaching, you'll shape your team's journey

Solve Complex Queries

- be the final stop for CIS-related issues, reconciliation discrepancies, or escalations

Support Month-End Close

with reconciliations, accruals and reporting activities

Who We're Looking For:

5+ years AP leadership experience

in construction or high-volume environments

CIS expert

with a strong grasp of what's in/out of scope and HMRC compliance

Confident communicator & motivator

- someone who brings people with them

Hands-on with systems

- ideally D365 F&O and Excel-savvy

Solutions-focused mindset

- always looking for a better way

Calm under pressure

, excellent at managing multiple priorities

A true leader

- someone your team trusts, respects, and learns from

About Us - Why Join OCU Group?

We are a Private Equity-backed, powerhouse in the

energy, utilities, and infrastructure

space - and we're just getting started.


With huge growth underway, including our recent international expansion, we're well on the way to achieving our 3 billion turnover goal. Join now and be part of our journey from local leader to global player.


At OCU, our people drive our success - and we invest in them in return.

What You'll Get in Return:

Highly competitive salary

Clear progression path

- grow with us

Autonomy and trust

- we back our leaders

Ongoing development

and learning opportunities

Stability and backing

of a market-leading, PE-owned business

Ready to Take the Lead?

This is your chance to join a thriving finance team at a company that's going places.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.

Your next big move starts here.