Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress their experience within a FTSE listed construction business with a track record of delivering high profile infrastructure projects. This is a critical role within the R2R function that involves collecting, processing, validating and presenting accurate financial data. Whilst also providing strategic, financial and operational feedback on the performance of the company to senior management. The role will be involved in assisting in the set up and development of the R2R processes, supporting the Senior Finance Manager & providing delivery of day-to-day finance activities. The role includes exposure to senior management of the group and other central finance functions, providing an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your ability for further advancement. Location: Maidenhead/Home-based (Hybrid/Office-based 3 days per week) LIJK1 Responsibilities Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of this role are: Preparation of the first line reviews of the Natural Resources business unit results Work with the Project Managers to ensure all the completed contracts close out correctly. Ensure the clear down of the Balance sheet, cash, legal obligations, sub accounts and returns. Prepare payroll reconciliations for weekly and monthly payrolls ensuring accuracy, working with the in-house payroll team to secure support for all balances. Assist in the collation of support for cost query resolutions for specified projects so that the appropriate costs can be charged to the client. Ensuring they adhere to the costs allowable per the contract. Preparation of any correction journals. Assist in the balance sheet reconciliations for transportation that will support the project Assist in the balance sheet reconciliations for Natural Resources that will support the project control, ensuring any adjustments are rectified on a timely basis. Prepare all the journals for recharges making sure any changes to line manager and business unit are picked up correctly. Preparation of the intercompany recharges ensuring the intercompany matrix all matches, any discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely fashion. Preparation of the CITB levy & ECITB returns Support Ad-hoc projects including system developments where necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Experience in a finance role Experience of process and systems optimisation. Collaboration with stakeholders and identifying financial anomalies. Working with Oracle Enterprise One, or similar ERP system desirable. Understands the importance of resilience in facing challenges. Adapts quickly to change in project plans or unexpected issues. Demonstrates persistence in completing tasks despite challenges. Encourages resilience in others, providing support and fostering a positive work environment. Can prepare basic management reporting, can make basic interpretations of management information and reports and provide simple comments and insight, accurately interpret basic financial reports. Able to interrogate and explain cost entries. Can prepare and present management reporting and explain financial themes and relevant insights under supervision/guidance, can communicate financial results to non-finance communities and articulate results, challenges and risks, can identify trends within the numbers and takes appropriate action or communicates to management. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of accounting records and systems including nominal ledger coding structures. Can review ledgers to ensure accuracy. Understands requirement for separation of duties and able to identify potential areas of risk. Understands the purpose of internal controls and ensures they are followed. Excellent communication skills, with confidence to present to senior stakeholders. Ability to think strategically, challenge current processes and introduce improvements. Personal Attributes Willingness to learn from the team and how it interfaces with other disciplines. Identifies simple problems and asks questions to understand the situation better. Applies basic logical reasoning to tasks and challenges. Follows established procedures and seeks help when facing unfamiliar issues. Listens and respects the ideas and contributions of others. Shares relevant information with team members in a timely manner. Seeks help from colleagues when needed and provides assistance when asked. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards working with others. Qualifications Essential Part Qualified Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)