Head of Finance

Fawkes & Reece; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Head of Projects in Dartford. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in construction and finance reporting, showcasing strong leadership and project management skills. Responsibilities include guiding the team, managing client relationships, and ensuring project delivery aligns with budget and timelines. This full-time permanent position requires a solution-oriented individual focused on maximizing client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction and finance reporting is required.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities are essential.
• Competence in project management and risk identification is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the team.
• Develop client relationships to support business growth.
• Manage projects within budget and time constraints.

Skills

Construction experience

Finance reporting

Leadership

Project management

Job description

Head of Projects Role

Full-time, permanent role

5 days in Dartford

Requires someone to have previous construction & finance reporting experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance, advice, coaching and direct support to members of the team.
• Department financial budget is understood, and a plan is developed to achieve targets.
• Ensuring a customer focus environment operates and that effective relationships are maintained with client contacts.
• Supporting the sales pipeline by developing client relationships and assisting in business development.
• Provide financial review and forecast to the Managing Director / Finance Manager.
• Responsible for completion of appraisals, performance reviews, training and development of the team.
• Responsible for the management and recording of direct reporting staff holiday and sickness events.
• Ensure projects are staffed by fully competent teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of all roles, ensuring post holders are fully competent.
• Manage delivery of projects within an agreed budget and timeframe to maximise profit and client satisfaction.
• To identify and manage all regulation and commercials risk associated with a project.
• Ensure that projects adhere to both clients and Company QSHE policy and procedures.
• Ensure sub-contractors are closely managed and that all terms and conditions are back-to-back whenever possible.
• All forms of correspondence are timely, accurate, containing the correct level of detail and are professional in appearance.
• Competent to select equipment for the correct application
• Attendance at internal / external seminars & courses to keep technical knowledge relevant and up to date
• Uses technical knowledge to offer best value / solution to client.
• Provides and applies sustainable solutions to achieve client targets.

Please apply to the role or reach out tot Paige Camies at the Fawkes & Reece office, if you're interested!