We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a friendly team working within the newly acquired South West office.
This role requires someone with a substantial financial background as well as experience in a construction or building related industry. This is a deal breaker for this role - please only apply if you meet this requirement.
The purpose of the role will include;
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of the Management Accountant and Transactional Assistant.
- Ownership of all aspects of financial reporting including delivering month end, prepare/ review of journals, reconciliations, ad-hoc management accounts and monthly management accounts with P&L as well as variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain necessary controls, policies and procedures to ensure an effective and efficient financial management.
- Prepare the short-term cashflow forecast for with variance analysis.
- Review supplier/ subcontractor payment runs and set up of payment files within the bank.
- Assist in all statutory deadlines including managing the year end audit process & preparation of the financial statements.
- Working alongside the Construction, Engineering, Technical, Commercial and Sales teams to update on a monthly basis, providing robust challenge where appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation of the finance section of the monthly board pack.
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly profit forecast.
- Project work relating to ongoing and newly acquired projects..
- Support the Finance Director on ad-hoc tasks
About You
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
Strong academic background.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proven leadership and staff management skills.
Excellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.