Finance Director - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom - FRS Ltd

FRS Ltd

Verified Company

Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Out client is a well-respected privately owned business operating within the House Building / Property Development Industry across Central England.

Whilst a small but successful business with an output of around units P/A FRS have been engaged to assist with the appointment of a Finance Director to join the business at this key stage of growth and strategic planning.

This role will partner closely with the MD and Chairman playing a key role in both the financial management and strategic planning of the business.

As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of an experienced Finance Director to join the business at this key time.

Working with Board and external advisers around the financial and commercial management of the business and long term plans
Oversee design, implementation and management of 5 year strategic planning model
Regular review and presentation to Board and investors with scenario planning
Annual budget process linking to 5 year Strategic plan with monthly updates
Responsible for driving operational consistency between commercial and construction functions
Introduction of improved cost saving measures saving including project reporting, materials control and Variation Orders
Management of relationships with external auditors, bankers, government funding body, lawyers, investors, insurance brokers and HMRC.
Main Board responsibility for sales and commercial functions
Regular reporting of project metrics and company financials to external funders and investors
Management of project financial draw down process through close liaison with external surveyors ensuring maximum cash recovery
Implementation of best practice corporate governance and risk management
Management of banking relationships and discussions with alternative debt providers
Liaison with key suppliers and subcontractors with particular emphasis on cash
Review of current finance systems with program to bring in COINS and reporting tools to enable staged expansion.
Staff Development, mentoring and motivation
Company Secretarial responsibility

A high level of commercial awareness is key to this position, with being a smaller house builder this position will have broad exposure outside of finance working closely with the chairman and MD around Operational, Commercial and Strategic matters.