Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance department. This role involves the management of the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems. The Financial Controller ensures the company's financial strength and efficiency, focusing on long-term financial strategy, budget management, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare the management accounts.
• Analyse financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; and keep senior leadership abreast .
• Manage the budgeting process, including developing, monitoring, and adjusting budgets and forecasts.

Cash Flow Managent:

• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds as needed.
• Manage and track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Ensuring that stake holders and subcontractors are paid on time.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and guidelines including bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the directors; assess any changes necessary.

Strategic Planning:

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.

Risk Management:

• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organisational risks are minimised.
• Advise the management on appropriate insurance coverage for the company and its subsidiaries.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Engage with the Director, senior leadership, to develop short-term and long-term financial plans and projections.
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, auditors, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedhighly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior financial managerial position with a proven record of success.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction Industry scheme (CIS)
• Minimum 5 ideally 10 years construction industry experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.