The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure. As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network. In Ireland Colas operates from 14 locations across the island of Ireland.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial management and control of the Colas Contracting and Colas Bitumen Emulsions Business Units. Reporting to the Head of BUs and working closely with the Ireland Finance team, you will ensure timely, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This pivotal role drives financial strategy, performance and governance, while providing operational and commercial support to enable informed decision‑making across the organisation.
You will produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, analyse performance against budgets and forecasts, and prepare statutory accounts. Working with Group reporting systems, you will manage audits, control overheads, reserves and capital expenditure, while maintaining robust cash management processes. You will ensure compliance with statutory, tax and payroll requirements, collaborate with operations and commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, and promote the value of the Finance function. Supporting the bid team, you will review tenders with a focus on margins, overhead recovery and cash flow, and monitor contract performance from tender stage to completion. As a leader, you will manage and develop the finance team, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least five years’ post‑qualification experience in a construction or industrial environment. You will have strong financial and commercial acumen, excellent analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience in month‑end and balance sheet reconciliation. Familiarity with Irish and UK regulatory frameworks, as well as ERP systems such as COPERNIC / JADE, is desirable. You will be detail‑focused, proactive, organised and resilient under pressure, able to prioritise effectively and adapt to changing business needs, with a strong sense of ownership for delivering outcomes.
Here at Colas Group, we offer a great total compensation package, car or allowance including:
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
Colas, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, is a major player in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure and urban development.
Colas covers the entire value chain: from industrial production to service offerings, including construction work.
Thanks to its local presence in some fifty countries on five continents 🌍, Colas achieved a consolidated revenue of €15.9 billion in 2024, 59% of which is outside France.
With its 64,000 employees 👷♀️👷♂️, a network of 2,000 operating units comprising 3,500 production units, and nearly 45,000 projects per year, Colas is the trusted partner of its customers.
Colas maintains its pioneering, innovative and responsible spirit to connect people and foster the sustainable development of territories 🚀 ♻.
Colas shares the four founding values of the Bouygues Group, which form the basis of its corporate culture and the way it operates on a daily basis:
• Respect: treat others how you would like to be treated.
• Commitment: for us, commitment is about giving your heart and soul.
• Pioneering: bold innovation, not blind ambition.
• Sharing: at Bouygues, knowledge and experience are meant to be passed on.
At Colas, it’s our people who drive our company forward.
We strive to develop talent, and we give those who join the company the opportunity to reach their full potential throughout their careers.
Because, when you join Colas, we hope you’ll make a career here.
