Financial Controller

Job Location	Ibstock
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£80,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Our client is a well respected private business operating within the Construction / House Building Industry operating across the East Midlands / Central England area.As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS Have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Financial Controller to join one of the rapidly expanding regions.Reporting to the Regional Finance Director ("RFD") and playing a key role in day-to-day running of the Regional Finance Team, deputising in the RFD’s absence. The individual will be an experienced finance professional, highly organised and be comfortablein leading a Finance Department.This individual will provide support and technical expertise, as well as advice to the Regional Board and their respective teams, in addition to support with projects to help improve the growing Region.Responsibilities:• Day-to-day leadership of the Regional finance team adhering to Group reporting deadlines• Ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for the Region (P&L, BS and Cash)• Oversight of the monthly management accounting process and responsibility for the output of the Regional Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant• Oversight of the weekly cash flow forecasts and responsibility of managing rolling funding requirements for the Region• Review and challenge site valuation cost to complete forecasts as a key control• Undertake continual margin analysis against forecast and budget, maintaining plot profitability schedules, and keeping the business informed• Support the RFD in understanding and improving the working capital cycle to enhance and maximise ROCE• Develop and maintain financial policies and adhere to Group procedures to ensure consistency of reporting• Quality assurance of all VAT and SDLT payments in respect of land purchase• Close management of our build contract including regular cash flow reporting, invoicing and communication with their respective finance function• Regional point of contact for the external auditors and oversight of the audit process• Attendance at key leadership meetings• Financial assistance and decision making support to local management• Support with ad hoc projects and information requestsThe ideal candidate will be / have• Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA• Deep understanding of financial and operational information & processes• Strong leadership qualities• Experience of working with unstructured data / information• Previous experience as a Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Finance Director ideally within Construction / House Building• Experience with COINS software• Deep understanding of financial and operational information & processes• Advanced analytical and Excel modelling• Experienced with Excel Power QueryIn return a basic salary of £60,000 to £80,000 + Car Allowance and Bonus up to 30% Awaits.

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