Interim Finance Manager - Wellingborough, United Kingdom - FD Recruit

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Verified Company

Wellingborough, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, a successful and ambitious construction services business, is looking for a Senior Finance Manager/ Head of Finance/ Finance Director to lead a small finance team and to partner with the MD on the next phase of their ambitious growth journey.

You will be looking after a small finance team running the day to day finance of the business, whilst also being a commercial & strategic business partner to the senior management team.

You will need to be immediately available.

Responsibilities Include:

Leadership Support; build relationships and improve collaboration across the business demonstrating strong understanding of financial performance and associated key business unit risks & opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong and clear financial reporting to support business decisions and risk mitigation.
Providing challenge and support as part of the Senior Leadership during monthly and quarterly financial reviews
Day to day management of the finance department including month end, budgeting & forecasting, cashflow management, and statutory reporting
Responsible for the maintenance and development of the controls & compliance environment

Strategic initiatives/Tenders

Work closely with operations and commercial in supporting key investments and tenders.
Wider support including adhoc projects and initiatives as required (eg: system development, JV setup, tender support and internal/external audit processes).
Team Management & Development
Direct responsibility for the management and development of the Site Solutions transactional and business partnering finance teams. (circa 5/6 heads)

Experience Includes:

Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
Experience of providing financial support to operational managers in a project environment (Business Partnering) preferably in Construction/Engineering
Experience of team management
Experience of change management
Experience of financial risk management
Strong organisational and time management skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent relationship building and communication skills, capable of consulting and collaborating with key players and teams at all levels within the business
Analytical, proactive, highly motivated and enthusiastic with good attention to detail
Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/ budgeting processes
Excellent financial awareness coupled with a strategic mindset
Solid knowledge of plant, products, and services within a similar financial role
High level of IT systems awareness
IFRS16 lease management & reporting experience