GKR are working with a construction business that specialises in restorations and ground works. A very long standing and established business who have worked on some iconic buildings across London the UK and globally. With a strong balance sheet the business is looking to grow and with that hire a Finance Director to help to help achieve this both operationally and strategically.
ROLE & REQUIREMENTS
- To take full responsibility for all financial procedures and functions across the UK and overseas businesses
- To work closely with the Commercial Director and Managing Director to set annual budgets and agree financial targets
- To provide strategic financial planning across all aspects of the business
- Day to day management of all aspects of the accounts team
- Review of the current accounts team and alignment of roles and responsibilities moving forward
- Business partnering with other finance teams to resolve group reporting queries
- Preparation & management of weekly cash-flow forecasts and monthly entity bank reconciliations
- Management of Purchase Order and Sub-Contract payments in conjunction with the project commercial teams
- Long term cash flow management and forecasting
- Liaising with financial institutions, insurers, and the like to secure appropriate financial products, instruments, and credit facilities as required
- Negotiation and agreement of annual insurance cover and premiums
- Work in conjunction with the Commercial Director to control project insurance, bonding, and warranty arrangements.
- Working in conjunction with the Commercial Director to provide monthly Cost Value Reconciliations for all construction projects in progress
- Quarterly reporting including balance sheet reconciliations for UK entities and fully reconciled management accounts
- Responsible for statutory compliance reporting including but not limited to, completion of VAT and PAYE returns
- Supporting the wider team including assisting with statutory reporting adjustments, financial statements, and tax pack analysis
- Preparation of audit information at year end and management of the external audit process with the company auditors.
- Review of current financial software applications with a view to streamlining the businesses accounting processes to align with future expansion.
- Credit checking of potential clients and supply chain partners
- Production of monthly finance reports for management meetings and quarterly reports for Board meetings
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position
- Experience of holding a senior finance position with construction or engineering
- Previous experience of successfully carrying out the Financial Management
- Ability to drive business growth
