Financial Controller

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