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Our client is a well-regarded business operating with the construction industry, with a East Midlands based Head Office servicing the wider Midlands area with revenues in excess of £150m pa with impressive growth expected over the next 3 years.
As a result of international promotion, FRS have been enlisted to recruit a experienced Financial Controller to join the business.
The successful candidate will operate as the No 2 in Finance and Support the CFO and Group MD in a highly commercial role assist with the below
- Partnering with the Finance Director, deputising when needed whilst owning daily management of the team
- Responsible for the monthly management accounts, including a detailed profit loss and balance sheet analysis
- Investigate and explain variances in the accounts compared to forecast
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of cash flow forecasting to submit to Group Treasury including commentary
- Weekly KPI reporting - including sales performance and short-term cash flow
- Manage a finance team of 8 including reviewing KPI’s
- Manage annual audit and preparation of statutory returns
- Reviewing and reporting weekly sales, overdue exchanges, unreserved stock plots, plot handover status, build stage status
- Participate and lead when needed in key meetings such as weekly sales build and CVR reviews
- Manage the Housing Association retention process and recovery of monies
- Account, forecast and report on cost excesses/savings to enable robust decision making
- Proactively partnering with managers/directors to streamline processes and tighten controls
- Deputising for the FD in key operational meetings as and when required
- Developing and improving the ERP system (EQUE2) and processes to support operational efficiency
- Preparation and submission of HMRC returns and any relevant queries arising
- Processing and submission of ONS statistical returns and any queries arising
- Streamlining existing processes and implementing processes that add value to the business
- Ensuring processes and procedures are complied with and efficiencies are made
- Managing the annual insurance renewal process and claims throughout the year
- Responsible for collating, submitting, reviewing and approving the payroll and pension
The ideal candidate will be formally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 2/3 Years PQE and ideally have previous experience gained within a Finance Leadership position (Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Head of Finance)
Previous experience gained within the Construction Industry is essential with demonstrated knowledge of CIS / CVR's etc.
A good level of IT Literacy to include Advanced MS Excel is key with knowledge of Industry Systems and Forecasting Tools such as COINS / EQUE2 / Power BI) being a major advantage.
This position is a highly commercial and outward facing position, as such excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to business partner with wider business areas / Directors (Commercial / Sales / Construction Directors)
In return my client is able to offer a highly competitive basic salary based on experience (£65,000 to £85,000) coupled with Car / Car Allowance and sizable bonus earning potential (20%-30%) regularly paid annually and scope to earn much more giving a OTE annual salary package in excess of £100k
