Assistant Finance Director

About MCR:

MCR Property Group is a dynamic and active property development company with offices in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. MCR is looking for enthusiastic and hands on dedicated people, able to work at a fast pace to join its expanding team. Good remuneration basis and the opportunity to grow with the company.

Purpose of the role

As Assistant Director of Finance, you will be ensuring financial stability through effective controls, adherence to relevant compliance and regulation, and the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. Leading, developing and motivating the team of finance professionals at various stages of their careers, and being a figurehead for financial excellence.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading an efficient and customer-focused transaction service covering the financial operations of the Group, including sales ledger, credit control, purchase ledger and banking but not limited to
• Ensuring technical strength and rigour throughout the team. Lead the month-end and year-end close functions, including rents and service charges, fixed assets, work in progress and general accounting processes
• Building, maintaining and documenting a strong and operationally suitable set of financial controls and instil a culture of compliance and control within the team and across the group developing and maintaining Financial Regulations appropriate to the structural composition of the organisation
• Ensuring the timely and accurate planning for, and preparation of, the Group's annual financial statements and those of subsidiaries
• Leading the relationship and processes of the internal systems and external auditors for the Group and, where necessary internal auditor, with a focus on quality, and assurance, whilst maintaining external relationships
• Building a culture of continual improvement within the Finance team, measuring and monitoring performance and taking responsibility for the overall quality of output of the team
• Taking part in leadership activities across MCR Group and advocating excellence within Finance and across the organisation
• Support the Leadership Team with financial information and reporting
• Improve manual areas/maintain efficient systems

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA etc)
• Real Estate / Construction experience or a strong ability to adapt to a complex and regulated sector at a pace
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written including attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Please note we do not offer hybrid/remote working options, this role is office based/on site depending on your role.