My client is a growing Construction organisation seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the team, in an all-encompassing role with a view to moving into the FD position within 5 years.

Reporting to the Directors, the successful candidate will assist with running the day-to-day accounting function.

Duties will include:

• Partnering with the Finance Director, deputising when needed whilst owning daily management of the team
• Responsible for the monthly management accounts, including a detailed profit loss and balance sheet analysis
• Investigate and explain variances in the accounts compared to forecast
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of cash flow forecasting to submit to Group Treasury including commentary
• Weekly KPI reporting - including sales performance and short-term cash flow
• Assist manage annual audit and preparation of statutory returns
• Reviewing and reporting weekly sales, overdue exchanges, unreserved stock plots, plot handover status, build stage status
• Participate and lead when needed in key meetings such as weekly sales build and CVR reviews
• Account, forecast and report on cost excesses/savings to enable robust decision making
• Proactively partnering with managers/directors to streamline processes and tighten controls
• Deputising for the FD in key operational meetings as and when required
• Developing and improving the ERP system and processes to support operational efficiency
• Streamlining existing processes and implementing processes that add value to the

My client is happy to consider experienced candidates regardless of qualification from within the construction sector