Finance Manager

Description:

We are looking for a Finance Manager, ideally from a construction or manufacturing background to join our client at their HQ in Coventry.
They are a well established and fast growing modular building firm.
This will suit a person who is happy to be hands on and potentially wants to move up in their career. The business is busy , things are fluid , which means on occasion it can be challenging, but very rewarding!
The company has exciting expansion plans and therefore there is a genuine career growth opportunity for the right person.
Key duties
Advises on all aspects of business planning, works with the Executive Board Members in making large-scale financial decisions, and giving guidance on financial, investments, savings, pensions or insurance products. Management of the finances of the company and generation of weekly, monthly and annual financial reports, forecasts and projections. Management of the two-weekly and monthly payrolls.
Key Performance Areas
Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements
Managing accounting practices across the organisation
Producing long-term financial business plans
Financial forecasting
Undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
managing budgets and reporting to the Executive Board
Developing and managing financial systems/models
Carrying out business modelling and risk assessments
Conducting business analyses and scenarios
Preparation of monthly accounting reports and contribution to the Annual Financial Plans
Management of the payroll system and labour cost projections
To monitor overall project programmes, indicating key timelines including milestones are clearly visible, achievable and within budget, as part of the financial reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or Finance
Sound background in accounting and a professional accountancy qualification.
Experience
Minimum of three years’ work experience in financial management
Modular Building and Construction experience an advantage
Cost/Budget Management essential
Skills
Fully computer Literate in MS Office Suite and the willingness to learn in-house and other software programmes
Good communication skills * Sound analytical skills
Methodical, systematic process driven approach to tasks
Positive and “can do” approach to work
Clear leadership qualities * Negotiation Skills * Team Player