Finance Manager (Contract) in Cambridgeshire

65,000

70,000

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a key FTSE 250 construction company, who are a leader in their field. You will join an established team with a vibrant and positive working environment reporting to the Finance Director.

ABOUT THE ROLE

*This role is a temporary/contract role*

The role of Finance Manager involves assisting in the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports, in addition to maintaining the business’s accounting records. The role will also involve providing support and direction to the rest of the finance team. As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Finance/Finance Director thereby, assisting to drive the financial performance and position of the division’s business and support the Managing Director in achieving the agreed business plan and sustainable, profitable growth.

Your duties will include:

Preparing month end balance sheet, reconciliations and management accounts, monthly journals and account analysis

  • Manage the interim and year end process with external auditors through to sign off for the division and prepare divisional reporting returns (VAT, CIS, Payroll)
  • Treasury management – ensuring monthly and daily cash flow forecasts for the division are as accurate as possible and divisional adherence to the Prompt Payment Code.
  • Review and challenge proposed land acquisitions, including areas such as the financial assumptions and VAT
  • Secondary divisional contact, covering for the Head of Finance/Finance Director for divisional HR, payroll, IT and fleet issues with support available from Group 1
  • Oversight on the maintenance of house sales ledger including monthly sales reconciliation
  • Lead and manage the divisional finance team and ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency are maximised including maintenance of KPI and analysis schedules
  • Initial contact for finance queries or problems, conduit for reporting and escalating issues to Head of Finance/Finance Director and assist the Head of Finance/Finance Director to ensure compliance with the Group Accounting Manual and implement business process improvements including data entry, queries and reports relating to the forecast system, as necessary
  • Troubleshooting transactions and suggesting corrections, perform cost analysis and complete various returns and requests for information, as required
  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Finance Director/Head of Finance

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • A background in finance/accounting
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is necessary, preferably within the construction industry.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

  • £280 – £300 per day salary
  • Will offer flexible working (within reason)

The position also has the chance to become a much longer term contract should the chosen applicant be successful in the initial stages of the contract.

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About this Recruiter

John Cavender
Managing Director

A bit about me

I have 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry and with previously running successful businesses. I have a vast network of valuable connections, which I utilise to build successful careers. I work in partnership with my clients, to build long-lasting relationships and learn their needs, to provide them with the best talent possible. I work closely with my candidates and actively listen to their needs, to match them to the ideal role, which aligns with their future aspirations. I have a large depth of knowledge and enjoy being in my element, which is when I am working hard to build success, one career at a time.
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Our office is in Tring, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and our team have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country. 

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