Overview
JCA are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join the Accounts and Finance team (based at Solar House, Stevenage) on an 18 month FTC. Responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, transactional finance, tax reporting, cash flow management, and working capital optimization. Lead a team of professionals to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of JCA's financial operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead the financial reporting function, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards
* Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
* Provide guidance and support to the team to maintain high standards of financial reporting excellence
* Prepare Head Office management accounts and variance analysis against prior forecast
* Manage the transactional finance team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and rebates, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions
* Implement best practices to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the transactional finance function
* Implement strategies for working capital management, including managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, and minimising operating cycle times
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for working capital improvement and drive cash flow initiatives
* Manage cash flow reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support liquidity management and decision-making
* Monitor cash flow performance against targets and proactively identify areas for improvement or risk mitigation
* Ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements (e.g., Corporation Tax, Construction Industry Scheme, R&D tax credits, VAT) and liaise with Group Tax, external advisors, and tax authorities as necessary
* Oversee the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with audit requirements
* Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance
* Work with Group Finance to develop and document internal controls and contribute to UK SOX implementation by the end of FY27
* Provide leadership and development for the financial reporting and transactional finance teams, fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Qualifications and expectations
* Qualified ACCA/ACMA or equivalent and extensive experience in a similar role
* Strong leadership qualities
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy
* Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance
About the business
JCA is a multi-faceted engineering services and construction business with core expertise in developing buildings and facilities with business-critical engineering systems. We deliver services to meet the needs of commercial property owners across multiple sectors, from design and construction to fit-out and maintenance.
We value transparency, integrity, and excellence in service and innovation. Our approach centers on collaborating with clients to keep their needs at the heart of every project.
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