Finance Manager (12 Month FTC)

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. £400m turnover). This role is a 12-month maternity cover contract, but due to our rapid expansion, there is a strong potential for extension or to become permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, commercially-minded finance professional who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. You’ll act as a key finance business partner, providing analysis, insight, and support to drive performance across the entity.

What You’Ll Do

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting for OCU Utility Services
• Deliver full management accounts packs with commentary, reporting into the Group
• Partner closely with Commercial, FP&A, and Operational teams to provide accurate and timely insights
• Review and produce statutory accounts for the Utilities entity, including oversight of small entity reporting
• Manage and develop 1 direct report (Management Accountant)
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Take full ownership of month-end processes, ensuring tight deadlines are met
• 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 or QBE) with strong post-qualification experience
• Proven track record producing management accounts and statutory accounts end-to-end
• 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
• Collaborative, “no ego” approach – thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments

About Ocu

OCU is a leading engineering services provider in the fast-growing utilities sector, 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 biggest utility providers.

Acquired in 2022 by Triton Partners, we’ve grown rapidly—organically and through 14 acquisitions—to exceed £1bn revenue. With a clear vision to hit £3bn in the next 3–5 years and recent expansion into New Zealand and Australia, OCU is one of the most exciting, future-focused businesses in the industry.

Apply now and be part of OCU’s exciting growth journey