Job Advertisement: Finance Director/Financial Controller
Position: Finance Director
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid - 1 day a week in office, plus 4 x monthly site visits and monthly/quarterly board meetings)
Salary: Highly Competitive
Location: Manchester
Are you a finance professional with a passion for driving growth in the housebuilding industry? Our client is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to oversee financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Operations Mastery: Oversee daily financial activities including cashflow management, accounts payable/receivable, cashbook, journals, VAT, and CIS.
*Strategic Financial Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies to support business growth. Analyse performance and risks to drive informed financial planning.
*Reporting Accuracy: Ensure timely and precise financial reporting for both monthly management and yearly statutory accounts. Implement financial checks and robust internal controls to safeguard the organisation.
*Budgeting Leadership: Lead the budgeting process, track performance against KPIs, and provide insightful financial analysis to inform business decisions. Prepare a yearly business plan for approval by the Hive board and Investment board.
*Cashflow Management: Maintain optimal cashflow levels, driving sales and development to ensure accurate reporting and financial stability.
*Audit Compliance: Ensure full compliance with audit, accounting, and tax regulations while effectively managing relationships with auditors.
*Stakeholder Engagement: Attend weekly build/sales meetings, monthly cost reviews, and quarterly investor board meetings. Partner with key stakeholders across multiple business units.
*Fundraising Strategy Development: Drive the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with partners and investors.
*System Improvements: Champion system enhancements and implementation, ensuring adherence to robust policies and procedures. Set up and oversee the organisation’s finance IT systems.