Finance manager 12 month FTC part qualified

Michael Page; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property industry is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and contribute to financial reporting and team management. This role in Chelmsford involves working closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, and providing strategic insights. A competitive salary package, including bonuses and medical cover, is offered for the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Single Cover

Company Car or Cash Allowance

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)

Choice of Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Part qualified with experience in senior commercial accounting roles.
• Strong motivator with budget management and planning abilities.
• Highly numerate with strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Director in managing the finance team.
• Assist with financial reporting and monthly forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and systems.

Skills

Team Motivation

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Numeracy

Education

Part Qualified in Accounting

Job description

The role of Finance Manager within the property industry requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. Based in Chelmsford, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving sector.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation within the property industry, known for its professional approach and focus on delivering quality. The company operates with a strong emphasis on precision and financial excellence, ensuring its teams are supported with the resources they need.

Description

• Support the Finance Director in ensuring that the Finance team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department's workload
• Provide cover to the Finance Director in their absence ensuring efficient and smooth running of the department
• Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting and preparation of the Divisional three/ five-year business plan in line with Regional/ Group requirements
• Take part in surveying/ valuation meetings and provide appropriate level of challenge
• Assist as required with financial management and reporting
• Support payment and payroll processing to ensure an accurate and timely service, using the Group systems
• Identify and ensure the resolution of issues that have significant impact on the Division
• Ensure Division systems reflect latest information (such as completions forecast reflects latest build programme/ sales status)
• Ensure adherence with the Group Accounts Manual as regards Cash Management; operate and control all activities within the cash budgets
• Assist with appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule including assisting with the preparation of the Finance Board reports and with Divisional presentations
• Complete ad hoc divisional and out of departments projects as necessary
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A part qualified with experience in a senior commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector
• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business
• Ability to be the conscience of the Division and to provide appropriate challenge to ensure all financial controls are maintained.
• Highly numerate individual with strong IT and financial analysis skills, coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.
• Experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning and organising work to meet targets
• Ability and willingness to contribute a professional opinion to the overall management of the business
• Self-confidence, decisiveness, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A motivational team-leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the team to achieve their full potential

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from 40,000 to 55,000 per annum.
• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

This Finance Manager role offers a fantastic chance to bring your expertise to a rewarding position. If you're ready to advance your career in Chelmsford, we encourage you to apply today.