Financial Controller

FRS Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in the construction sector. This pivotal role involves partnering with senior management to drive financial performance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee management accounts, lead a talented finance team, and play a crucial role in strategic decision-making. With a competitive salary and significant bonus potential, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact in a thriving business. If you possess strong financial acumen and leadership skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in a Finance Leadership position.
• Experience in the Construction Industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly management accounts and profit loss analysis.
• Lead a finance team of 8 and oversee KPI reporting.
• Develop and improve ERP systems for operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial Management

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced MS Excel

CIS Knowledge

Forecasting Tools

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

EQUE2

COINS

Power BI

Job description

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