We are looking for a self‑motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team in the South West. 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!
This is an on‑site role based at our Melbur, Cornwall site. We are looking for a finance professional who thrives in an operational environment and wants to be genuinely embedded within the business.
Location
Melbur, Cornwall (with weekly travel to other sites in Cornwall & Devon and Nuneaton finance head‑office as required on a quarterly basis)
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.
Job Purpose
You will be the key finance point of contact for the Business, providing first class finance business partnering to the local management team whilst being the gate keeper in terms of ensuring that all Financial Reporting is accurate, robust and well presented; to include actuals, budgets and forecasts (excelling).
You will help the finance team support the business to achieve their objectives, including growth in revenues as well as maintaining and growing profitability (can do & value adding).
You will be a role model to junior members of the team, coach and challenge them to ensure they achieve their potential and future career ambitions (developing & inspiring).
You will live the grs values and be a positive influence within the business and team and care for others (caring & excelling).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The duties are many and varied, but the list below is considered to be the basic requirement:
This is a critical role with primary responsibility for two of our local businesses based in the South West, reporting into the Building Products divisional finance team.
* Own the monthly management accounting processes and controls, providing in depth analysis of performance against KPIs and budget.
* Assist the local management team in understanding underlying business performance and the key drivers for growth opportunities.
* Own the local budget & forecast preparation process and assist management in presenting the annual budget to Group and submission of monthly updated forecasts.
* Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all risks are controlled and understood.
* Support the year end external audit process and provide all required information in a timely manner, displaying a "right first time" attitude.
* Be an active member of the Finance Management team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the overall progress of the function.
* Coach junior finance team members and provide feedback and support as necessary.
* Answer ad-hoc queries from the business.
* Support local management and central finance team on key strategic projects.
* 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 and Experience Required to Do The Job
* Qualified ACCA / CIMA with 5+ yrs relevant experience
* Good communication skills - able to present financial information to local management and report into central finance team remotely
* Able to provide challenge to local management and hold to account against budget and agreed action items
* Strong analytical skills
* Able to work on own initiative and prioritise
* Good attention to detail
* Advanced excel skills
* A "Can do" attitude
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.
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