Group Finance Manager - FRS Ltd : Job Details

Our client is a well-established group of companies operating within the construction services industry with a UK Head Office based within the West Midlands (Erdington) but providing services UK wide for high profile clients.

As part of the companies continued growth, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Qualified Accountant to join the business as Group Finance Manager.

This position will form a key part of the SLT, reporting directly into the Director not just providing financial stewardship for the group but also driving growth and improvement.

Role Overview

• Working as a key member of the SLT, play a key part in deciding the strategic direction of the business
• Ensure month-end activities are completed on time and exceptions are reported immediately to all relevant stakeholders
• Produce the Management pack for the business overall
• Support the Managing Director in providing commentary on monthly and YTD performance
• Support in the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing P&L forecasting
• Identify, evolve and report KPIs
• Co-ordinate the year-end Audit Process, preparing relevant schedules and supporting evidence to the Group audit team
• Management of Group Bank Accounts, ensure smooth cash flow / provide cash flow forecasts.
• Lead, Mentor and Develop a small finance team whilst ensuring tasks(Purchase, Sales Ledger, Payroll and Credit Control) are completed within agreed timescales.
• Seek to continuously improve processes and knowledge across the business

The ideal candidate will be formally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and ideally have at least 2+ years PQE gained within a similar role within Industry.

Experience gained within the construction industry is desirable to include exposure to CIS / WIP however those within other industries will be considered.

Equally those that have worked within practice seeking a 1st move into a business should also apply for this position.

A good level of IT literacy is essential for this role to include MS Excel which is widely used for Analysis and reporting internally.

Candidates should note that this position is also outward facing role requiring extensive communication and business partnering with those with Business Operations, Quantity surveyors Commercial Etc, as such excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key as is the require to explain finance and business performance to a non-finance audience.

In return this role promises to be both varied and progressive, with excellent scope to continue to development as the company expands.

A basic salary £55,000 to £65,000 + Bonus and benefits await.