Salary:
£75000 - £85000
Location:
London
Contract Type:
Permanent
Absolute is working with a well-established construction company that is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Finance to lead the team.
Absolute is working with a well-established construction company that is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Finance to lead the finance team and oversee the day-to-day finance operations.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the company’s cash flow, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining efficient finance processes. This position will suit someone with a hands-on approach to managing finances in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, ensuring the smooth execution of daily finance activities, accurate financial processing, and a collaborative working environment.
2. Cash Flow and Liquidity Management: Monitor and manage company cash flow to maintain sufficient liquidity. Prepare detailed cash flow forecasts and implement strategies to improve cash management and working capital efficiency.
3. Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly management accounts and provide insightful financial analysis and commentary.
4. Purchasing and Supplier Management: Approve purchase orders and supplier invoices, managing supplier relationships and identifying opportunities for cost savings and better commercial terms.
5. Project Costing and Billing: Oversee the project costing process, ensuring that billing, valuations, and forecasts are accurate and aligned with project budgets and timelines.
6. Process Improvement & Internal Controls: Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency within finance operations. Establish and maintain strong internal controls and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy.
7. Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and tax laws.
8. Credit Control and Cash Collection: Oversee credit control activities, ensuring effective management of customer accounts and timely collection of receivables to improve cash flow.
9. Cost Control and Overhead Management: Identify cost-saving initiatives and manage the company’s overhead reduction strategies to increase profitability and operational efficiency.
10. Payroll and Employee Management: Oversee the payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time, and ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations.
Key Skills/Experience:
11. Proven experience as a Financial Controller / Head of Finance
12. Experience in the construction sector
13. Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
14. Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
15. Proven track record of driving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
16. Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring/upskilling teams.
17. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer:
18. Competitive remuneration package.
19. Flexible working arrangements
20. A key role in a growing and dynamic company.
21. A supportive and collaborative team environment.
22. Opportunities for professional development and growth.