Financial Controller

Crest Nicholson; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly qualified Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in Brentwood. This role is pivotal in managing financial reporting and ensuring robust processes within the finance function. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, bringing advanced IT skills and a strong leadership presence. You will play a key role in financial decision-making, supporting various teams with financial analysis and strategic insights. Join a company that values creativity, professional growth, and a commitment to quality in developing sustainable communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Private pension

Private healthcare and cash plans

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA required for this role.
• Experience in housebuilding or construction at management level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting and ensuring adequate processes.
• Prepare annual budgets and coordinate budget review processes.
• Manage working capital to maximize return on cash and resources.

Skills

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Experience in housebuilding or construction

Advanced IT skills (Excel)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

COINS system

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Crest Nicholson Eastern Division is now recruiting for a fully qualified Financial Controller, based at our office in Brentwood. We're looking for an ambitious, motivated, and highly driven individual with the hunger to succeed and progress in a well-established, successful division.

You will be responsible for the financial reporting of the Eastern division, ensuring adequate processes and controls within the finance function. You will support our experienced and dynamic team, reporting to the Finance Director. This role offers a highly engaging and challenging opportunity for a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing routine and ad hoc accounting information to measure the financial performance of the Region and support decision-making.
• Preparing the annual '3-year forecast' budgets and coordinating the budget review process.
• Developing reporting procedures to address specific financial issues and ensure profit targets are met.
• Maintaining and improving current systems (COINS), including system operation and updates.
• Forecasting monthly profit objectives and recommending adjustments to meet annual targets.
• Managing working capital to maximize return on cash and resources.
• Advising the Land Buying Team on financial implications of land deals, preplans, and budgets.
• Supporting the Commercial Team with financial analysis of cost reviews and build budgets.
• Assisting Sales and Marketing Teams with financial considerations regarding sales pricing and marketing budgets.
• Managing the Finance Department by setting service targets, measuring performance, and developing the team.
• Monitoring system use within the regional business to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in housebuilding, property development, or construction at management level preferred.
• Advanced IT skills, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure during month-end and year-end periods.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Confident, strong leadership qualities.

The Company

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and sustainable communities, creating great places for our customers to live with a holistic approach to design and placemaking.

We offer an extensive range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Private pension
• Private healthcare and cash plans
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme
• Gym membership discounts

We are an inclusive employer and consider flexible working requests. We promote a culture of openness, creativity, and professional development, rewarding effectiveness and loyalty. For application processing, we will require personal information as detailed in our recruitment privacy notice available on our website.

If you enjoy growth and working with enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll thrive here!