Finance Manager

Finance Manager – US

Location: Tampa, Florida – Hybrid

Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per annum, depending on experience

Start Date: January 2027

Reporting to: Finance Director

About the Company

Our client is an international engineering consultancy delivering complex projects across the data centre and mission-critical sectors. With an established global presence and a growing US business, they are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee US financial operations and support the business’s continued development.

The Role

Based in Tampa, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the US business and its project portfolio.

Working closely with the Finance Director, US business leaders and the wider Group Finance team, you will deliver accurate reporting, manage project finances, oversee billing and cash flow, and maintain effective financial controls. This role combines practical accounting responsibilities with commercial support for operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and intercompany balances.
• Prepare financial results, balance sheet reporting, cash flow information and variance analysis within Group deadlines.
• Partner with project managers to review project performance, margins, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Maintain accurate project forecasts and work breakdown structure data within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Oversee client and intercompany billing, ensuring invoices are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Monitor aged receivables, coordinate collections and help resolve payment disputes.
• Oversee accounts payable, expenses, payment preparation and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare budgets, rolling forecasts and cash forecasts alongside operational leaders.
• Identify financial risks, challenge assumptions and provide clear recommendations to management.
• Maintain effective financial controls, documented processes and audit-ready records.
• Coordinate with external advisers and Group Finance on US tax filings, audits and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to Group, lender and Board reporting as required.
• Guide and review the work of finance staff or external service providers where assigned.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related subject.
• At least five years’ relevant accounting and finance experience, including responsibility for month-end close and management reporting within a US business.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, project revenue recognition, financial controls, budgeting and cash management.
• Experience within engineering, consultancy, professional services or another project-based business would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is preferred.
• CPA or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
• Able to travel to other US offices when required.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits

• $80,000–$100,000 annual base salary, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working in Tampa.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability cover and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• 20 days’ paid vacation per year.
• Seven paid federal holidays.
• Employee referral bonus.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.