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Description

We have a current opportunity for a Financial Controller – Construction on a permanent basis. For further information about this position please apply.

Our client is at the forefront of the UK’s property, construction and design industries. They operate with companies in the construction, property, and interiors design sectors They are seeking a Financial Controller – Construction to work closely with the CFO and Finance Director (Construction) and develop the financial management of a £900m construction division.

The Key Duties will be:

• Management and development of the current management accounts team, including the monthly and annual close processes.
• Preparation of the monthly divisional and holding company trial balances, associated analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist the Finance Director – Construction with the monthly consolidation and associated internal and external reporting.
• Ownership of the monthly contract reporting process.
• Working alongside the Finance Director – Construction to deliver the annual audit of the group.
• Work with Finance Director to increase the accuracy of the short- and long-term cash and work to introduce balance sheet forecasting.
• Working closely with the management accountant to deliver the regional and departmental overhead reports and oversea the budgeting process.
• Working with the corporate finance manager to ensure our VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax returns are accurate and filed on time.
• Take ownership, along with the Payroll Manager of the annual P11d and PSA returns.
• Working with the Finance Director – Construction to implement and maintain all processes and controls for the finance function and to further develop the finance team.
• Deputise for the Finance Director – Construction as and when required.

The Candidate:

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally first time passes, with some post qualification experience in a similar role (or an individual still in practice).
• Experience of working within the property or construction sectors and/ or audit/practice ideal, but not essential.
• Experience of managing external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, and tax partners.
• Strong system skills, particularly Excel and IFS being advantageous.

This role will provide an exceptional opportunity to play a key part in the future success and development of the finance department within what is a well-established and highly successful business.