Finance Manager - Reed : Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a friendly team working within the newly acquired South West office. 

This role requires someone with a substantial financial background as well as experience in a construction or building related industry.  This is a deal breaker for this role - please only apply if you meet this requirement.

The purpose of the role will include;

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of the Management Accountant and Transactional Assistant. 
• Ownership of all aspects of financial reporting including delivering month end, prepare/ review of journals, reconciliations, ad-hoc management accounts and monthly management accounts with P&L as well as variance analysis. 
• Develop and maintain necessary controls, policies and procedures to ensure an effective and efficient financial management.
• Prepare the short-term cashflow forecast for with variance analysis.
• Review supplier/ subcontractor payment runs and set up of payment files within the bank. 
• Assist in all statutory deadlines including managing the year end audit process & preparation of the financial statements. 
• Working alongside the Construction, Engineering, Technical, Commercial and Sales teams to update on a monthly basis, providing robust challenge where appropriate. 
• Assist in the preparation of the finance section of the monthly board pack.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly profit forecast. 
• Project work relating to ongoing and newly acquired projects.. 
• Support the Finance Director on ad-hoc tasks

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

Strong academic background.

Excellent attention to detail.

Proven leadership and staff management skills.

Excellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.