Financial Controller

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to manage and enhance financial operations. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial management, particularly within the construction industry, and will be responsible for leading the finance team while ensuring the integrity of financial information.

Benefits

Car allowance

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably in construction or residential housebuilding.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

COINS

Job description

This growing business is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in managing and improving their financial operations.

Job Summary:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and driving financial performance. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker. Ideally, they will have a good understanding of the construction and residential housebuilding sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the production of and provide first line review of the monthly management accounts in accordance with the month-end timetable.
2. Provide a full explanation of significant variances to the budget and discuss remedial actions.
3. Embed control account reconciliation processes, ensuring each month’s closing trial balance is fully supported with a suite of balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
5. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives on an ad-hoc basis.
6. Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS), and company policies.
7. Provide monthly reconciliation of plot income movements, investigate adverse movements, and secure satisfactory explanations.
8. Liaise with external auditors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
9. Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
10. Monitor departmental resource levels, ensure appropriately trained and qualified staff, and supervise and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
11. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems (COINS) and software to improve financial processes.
12. Produce draft content for a monthly debrief with the Group and Divisional FDs, and for a quarterly Regional MD debrief.

Qualifications

1. Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
2. Commitment to accuracy and a diligent approach to accounts production.
3. At least 5-7 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably within the UK construction or residential housebuilding industry.
4. Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
5. Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
6. Excellent leadership and team management skills.
7. Experience of COINS would be advantageous.
8. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
9. Strong communication and presentation skills.

What they offer

1. A collaborative and supportive work environment.
2. The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a leading regional housebuilder in the UK.

Office based, 9am to 5.30pm, Car allowance.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. (url removed) (phone number removed)

As a recruitment specialist with over 26 years of local experience, I work closely with each Client and Candidate to understand their personal requirements. If this position does not fit your criteria but you are seeking a new opportunity, please contact me for a confidential discussion about future roles.

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