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Financial Controller
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Edge
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
This growing business is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in managing and improving their financial operations.
Job Summary: The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and driving financial performance. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker. Ideally, they will have a good understanding of the construction and residential housebuilding sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Co-ordinate the production of and provide first line review of the monthly management accounts in accordance with the month end timetable.
Provide a full explanation of significant variances to Budget and discuss remedial actions.
Embed control account reconciliation processes, with a systematic approach that ensures each month’s closing trial balance is fully supported with a suite of balance sheet reconciliations.
Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives on an ad-hoc basis.
Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS), and company policies.
Provide a monthly reconciliation of plot income movements, investigating adverse movements and securing satisfactory explanations.
Liaise with external auditors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
Monitor departmental resource levels, ensuring appropriately trained and qualified staff to deliver required volumes. Supervise and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems (COINS) and software to improve financial processes.
Produce draft content for a monthly debrief with the Group and Divisional FDs, and for a quarterly Regional MD debrief.
Qualifications
Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Commitment to accuracy and a diligent approach to accounts production.
At least 5-7 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably within the UK construction or residential housebuilding industry.
Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Experience of COINS would be advantageous.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
What they offer
Competitive salary
Statutory pension scheme, 25 days holiday, life assurance, sickness scheme
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a leading regional housebuilder in the UK.
Office based, 9am to 5.30pm, Car allowance
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. (phone number removed)
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