The Client
We are pleased to be resourcing a talented Group Financial Controller for our valued client, who specialize in Cat A / Cat B commercial office fit outs.
Our client offers an exceptional work culture where their staff are extremely well looked after.
Duties:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Prepare and analyse consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) for the entire group, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP). Management Accounts:
Produce timely and accurate monthly/quarterly management accounts for the group and individual subsidiaries, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as gross profit margins, project profitability, and working capital. Financial Forecasts & Budgets:
Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts for the group, including revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and cash flow. Variance Analysis:
Analyze budget vs. actual performance, identifying and investigating significant variances. Financial Modeling:
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions, such as acquisitions, new product launches, and capital expenditure.
Financial Control & Risk Management
Internal Controls:
Implement and maintain robust internal control systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Treasury Management:
Manage cash flow, bank relationships, and foreign exchange risk. Credit Control:
Oversee the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of receivables and minimizing bad debt. Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks, such as credit risk, foreign exchange risk, and project risk.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
Tax Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, including corporation tax, VAT, and payroll taxes. Statutory Reporting:
Prepare and file statutory accounts with relevant authorities (e.g., Companies House). Audit Liaison:
Liaise with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.
Business Partnering & Support
Business Partnering:
Provide financial and commercial support to the CEO, CFO, and other senior management team. Strategic Planning:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's strategic plan. Project Finance:
Provide financial support to project managers, including cost control, cash flow forecasting, and contract profitability analysis. Management Information Systems (MIS):
Develop and maintain effective MIS systems to provide timely and relevant information to management.
People Management
Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, including financial analysts and accountants. Recruitment & Development:
Recruit, train, and develop finance staff.
Key Qualifications & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post–qualification experience. Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in a fast–paced, dynamic environment, ideally within the construction or related industry. Excellent analytical, problem–solving, and decision–making skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems. Leadership and management experience. This role requires a highly motivated and commercially–minded individual with strong leadership and analytical skills. The Group Financial Controller will play a crucial role in the success of the company by providing sound financial guidance and supporting the achievement of strategic objectives.
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Consolidated Financial Statements:
Prepare and analyse consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) for the entire group, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP). Management Accounts:
Produce timely and accurate monthly/quarterly management accounts for the group and individual subsidiaries, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as gross profit margins, project profitability, and working capital. Financial Forecasts & Budgets:
Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts for the group, including revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and cash flow. Variance Analysis:
Analyze budget vs. actual performance, identifying and investigating significant variances. Financial Modeling:
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions, such as acquisitions, new product launches, and capital expenditure.
Financial Control & Risk Management
Internal Controls:
Implement and maintain robust internal control systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Treasury Management:
Manage cash flow, bank relationships, and foreign exchange risk. Credit Control:
Oversee the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of receivables and minimizing bad debt. Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks, such as credit risk, foreign exchange risk, and project risk.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
Tax Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, including corporation tax, VAT, and payroll taxes. Statutory Reporting:
Prepare and file statutory accounts with relevant authorities (e.g., Companies House). Audit Liaison:
Liaise with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.
Business Partnering & Support
Business Partnering:
Provide financial and commercial support to the CEO, CFO, and other senior management team. Strategic Planning:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's strategic plan. Project Finance:
Provide financial support to project managers, including cost control, cash flow forecasting, and contract profitability analysis. Management Information Systems (MIS):
Develop and maintain effective MIS systems to provide timely and relevant information to management.
People Management
Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, including financial analysts and accountants. Recruitment & Development:
Recruit, train, and develop finance staff.
Key Qualifications & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post–qualification experience. Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in a fast–paced, dynamic environment, ideally within the construction or related industry. Excellent analytical, problem–solving, and decision–making skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems. Leadership and management experience. This role requires a highly motivated and commercially–minded individual with strong leadership and analytical skills. The Group Financial Controller will play a crucial role in the success of the company by providing sound financial guidance and supporting the achievement of strategic objectives.
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