Full job descriptionFinance Director
Location: Office Based
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary + Performance Related Bonus + Benefits
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Director to join a successful and rapidly growing business within the construction sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands on finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to support an ambitious five year growth strategy.
The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing financial operations inhouse, developing robust financial processes and controls, and building a finance team capable of supporting future growth.
This position would suit someone who enjoys combining strategic financial leadership with day to day involvement in the business.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop the finance function, including the transition from external accountants to an inhouse team.
*Oversee monthly management accounts, financial reporting and board presentations.
*Manage cash flow forecasting, budgets, financial planning and working capital.
*Work closely with commercial and operational teams to monitor project profitability, margins and costs.
*Ensure accurate contract accounting, including WIP, valuations, accruals and retentions.
*Oversee financial compliance, including CIS, VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and statutory reporting.
*Develop and implement effective financial controls, processes and reporting systems.
*Manage relationships with banks, auditors, external advisers and funding partners.
*Provide commercial financial insight to support business decisions and future investment.
*Recruit, mentor and develop the finance team as the business expands.
Skills and Experience Required
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*Significant post qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
*Previous experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities or a contracting environment is essential.
*Strong knowledge of project accounting, WIP, contract margins and revenue recognition.
*Good understanding of CIS, domestic reverse charge VAT and financial compliance.
*Experience of developing or improving finance functions, systems and internal controls.
*Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business. We specialise in permanent and temporary recruitment, working closely with clients and candidates to provide a professional and personal recruitment service.
Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy.