Head of Finance - England, United Kingdom - PSD Group

PSD Group
PSD Group
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England, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Description:

We have a current opportunity for a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Holmfirth. For further information about this position please apply.


Location:
Yorkshire


Salary:
up to £70,000 + other benefits


Our client is a privately owned business and established developer in Yorkshire area with an enviable reputation for constructing a broad range of high quality properties.

Currently seeking an experienced Head of Finance with considerable experience gained in construction / residential development industry in a role incorporating accounting, financial control and commercial finance/business partnering.

The role will initially be that of Head of Finance, with the view to moving into the Finance Director position due to succession planning.

The role will be a mixture of both, office and home working.

Key responsibilities for the new Appointee will include:

You will be the main point of contact within the finance team, with crucial responsibilities of providing timely management accounts and updated accurate scheme appraisals.

There will be a particular focus on control to ensure the business is operating in an efficient and compliant manner.


Further key responsibilities are expected to be:

  • Producing monthly management accounts for the various company SPVs and overhead companies within the Group.

This will include monthly accounting duties such as:

  • Preparing and posting monthly accruals/prepayments.
  • Reconciling of the bank accounts.
  • Drafting the management account packs for review.
  • Reviewing the latest scheme appraisals with the onsite teams and ensuring costs to date and costs to go are correctly accounted for, with any overruns raised through the appropriate channels.
  • Updating the company business plan on a monthly basis with the latest actuals, budgets and forecasts.
  • Producing and maintaining monthly VAT and CIS returns where applicable.
  • Refining and improving the reporting of the financials on a monthly basis. There will be scope to add value to what is currently being prepared.
  • Drafting of the monthly Board Report and management packs to be issued to the Board and Shareholders.
  • Overseeing the accounts payable process to ensure the approval process is being adhered to and suppliers are being paid in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively seeking efficiencies to streamline the process and systems.
  • To provide business partner support to the local MD and Chairman and to provide key information to the shareholders.
  • To assist with the creation and maintenance of business KPIs with a particular focus on sales.
  • To assist the land buying process with quality underwrite appraisals.
  • To build a good relationship with the incumbent and/or new banking and debt providers.
  • To build and maintain good relationships with all the departments across the business to ensure we are not working in silos and are being as collaborative as possible.
  • This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Experience being gained in the housebuilder/construction industry is highly sought after
  • The knowledge of Sage and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is highly desirable
  • An inclusive, open and collaborative worker who can be a team player to help the forecast business growth
  • Someone who is passionate about working for a bestinclass company who is hoping to be a real disrupter to the housebuilding market
  • This role would suit an individual who is not only a strategic forward thinker, but someone who is willing to roll their sleeves up and help with daytoday tasks that arise and be a team player to help the forecast business growth.


This is an excellent opportunity to join an established residential development firm and be a forward-thinking innovator to drive the business growth.


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