We are looking for a self-motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team in Nuneaton. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude, an ability to learn from any losses and celebrate every win. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
ABOUT US
GRS is the country's number one trader of primary, recycled and secondary aggregates in the construction industry. We are unique in that we're able to source and supply materials nationwide, making use of road, rail, river and marine to get materials to wherever they're needed. We are proud to be a leader in low-carbon secondary aggregates sustainably produced and sustainably delivered!
At GRS, we do things differently.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
This role is part of the financial reporting team, providing adaptable support in a fast-paced environment.
The focus is on producing accurate management accounts for our entire business, including shared overheads and operational lines that primarily handle primary, secondary, and recycled materials, plus waste management through GRS.
Key responsibilities include accurate financial recording and reporting for all key service lines, supporting robust balance sheet management and timely reporting to reduce risk for operational businesses.
The role also includes business partnering, for which there should be accurate and timely business analysis and an ability to challenge the operational business and hold them to account to drive strong commercial performance.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties are many and varied, but the list below is considered to be the basic requirement:
* Supervise the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all Group postings are completed accurately and on schedule, including payroll, depreciation, intercompany transactions, expenses, cash postings, and closing ledgers in accordance with month-end deadlines.
* Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts for operational business sections, managing postings of accruals/prepayments, intercompany reconciliations, sales reconciliations and ensuring completion in line with month-end timelines.
* Review final management accounts for relevant business areas to confirm all items are captured and comprehensive management accounts are produced.
* Working with the business to review financial reports and present to relevant Financial Controller for review and potential revision.
* Provide direct line management to a team of X in UK/offshore locations; manage and support colleagues to meet objectives and deadlines, conducting regular performance management activities such as one-to-one meetings, annual appraisals, and goal setting to drive 'gold standard' performance across the team.
* Collaborate with the relevant Financial Controller to identify and implement continuous process and technology-driven improvements across finance functions to ensure timely and accurate management accounts.
* Work with the wider Finance team to coordinate and provide accurate and prompt information for interim and group audits, including initial data sets and audit sampling support.
* Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviews are conducted to a high standard, using results to identify and manage business risks and highlight any potential process improvements.
* Undertake cross functional team working over the finance team, finance operations and the wider business where necessary to ensure deliverables are met to a consistent high standard.
* Perform other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
* Responsibility for compliance and discharging legal duties with regards to HR and Health & Safety to promote a safe, equitable and legally compliant work place.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
* Strong verbal and written communication
* Team player with previous stakeholder engagement experience and an ability to flex delivery style in order to leverage the best out of stakeholder relationships
* Effective at prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines with overall strong time management skills
* Detail-oriented and precise management of financial data with a strong understanding of the 'why' as well as the 'how' for any given task
* Proactive, problem-solving mindset that seeks to anticipate challenges and work cross-functionally to resolve issues
* Proficient in Excel
* CIMA/ACCA qualified
BENEFITS
* 23 Days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Death In Service Benefit.
* Bonus Scheme.
* Access to GP Line for you and your household.
* Employee Assistance Programme access with support provided for Financial, Legal and Health & Wellbeing.