Finance Director

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are the retained partners to a leading business within the construction industry, in the appointment of a Finance Director.

Taking responsibility for a group of companies with a combined turnover of £170M, you will be joining a business that has been through a major period of transformation over the past 5 years and is on a growth trajectory.

Reporting directly into the Group Managing Director, the Finance Director will be based out of their North London Head Office and will take full leadership of the department of 16 finance professionals split across two UK sites, supporting a group business with over 1,100 employees.

Acting as a key sounding board to both the MD and Commercial Director and providing timely reporting and MI to the wider senior leadership team, you will lead on key tasks including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, accounting process, financial reporting, tax and managing the key relationship with external parties such as auditors and banks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing effective relationships with other Departments and the Board of Directors including Joint Venture Companies
• Completing the monthly financial statements and accounts, including month end and year end consolidated reports, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance for the company, Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures
• Prepare and present financial information papers for the Senior Management Team
• Provide business and commercial financial analysis on acquisition opportunities
• Supporting the preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts
• Supporting the preparation and updating of monthly commercial/ financial budgeting/ forecasting
• Supporting the preparation of the quarterly reforecasting of the commercial/ financial budgets
• Supporting the preparation of the annual group budget
• Recording Bid pipeline/ secured sales and reporting monthly movements
• Reporting to stakeholders including commentary on material variances and Opportunities/

Threats alongside Key Performance Indicators

• Identify trends early (negative and positive), with the production of meaningful financial Key Performance Indicators / Ratios
• Developing means to increase profitability and optimise operational costs
• Internal audit of all financial matters pertaining to the business to ensure not only compliance, but also best practice is observed, ensuring as a minimum compliance with Group Minimum Requirements (GMR's)
• Year End Audit pack and Statutory Accounts preparation, including consulting with External Auditors
• Corporation Tax computation and liaising with External Tax Advisors

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are looking for individuals with the following experience:

• A qualified accountant that has operated within a group function at Finance Director / CFO level for a period of 3+ years
• Experience of working within the construction, utilities, engineering, infrastructure or related industries
• Meticulous accounting skills and knowledge of procedures
• A positive and constructive outlook, with powerful analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and hands on approach to key tasks and being able to work effectively under time pressure
• Experience of working within a fast-growing environment, coupled with a strong desire to be part of the wider leadership network across the group
• A high level of integrity, being trustworthy and respectful of confidential information
• Demonstrate successful leadership skills and being a natural communicator who can influence and negotiate with finance and non-finance at all levels
• Confident IT skills, particularly accounting packages and systems (experience of using Microsoft Dynamics advantageous)
• Experience of Joint Venture and Subsidiary accounting practices (preferable)

As the Finance Director you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team within the group, therefore, this would be an ideal opportunity for an established Finance Director / CFO with a proven track record of delivery and growth within a larger or similar sized business.

Our client is offering a competitive six-figure salary, bonus and benefits package.

For more information and to set up a private and confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, follow the application link.