Finance Director

Job Advertisement: Finance Director/Financial Controller

Position: Finance DirectorContract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid - 1 day a week in office, plus 4 x monthly site visits and monthly/quarterly board meetings)Salary: Highly Competitive

Location: Manchester

Are you a finance professional with a passion for driving growth in the housebuilding industry? Our client is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to oversee financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations Mastery: Oversee daily financial activities including cashflow management, accounts payable/receivable, cashbook, journals, VAT, and CIS.

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies to support business growth. Analyse performance and risks to drive informed financial planning.
• Reporting Accuracy: Ensure timely and precise financial reporting for both monthly management and yearly statutory accounts. Implement financial checks and robust internal controls to safeguard the organisation.
• Budgeting Leadership: Lead the budgeting process, track performance against KPIs, and provide insightful financial analysis to inform business decisions. Prepare a yearly business plan for approval by the Hive board and Investment board.
• Cashflow Management: Maintain optimal cashflow levels, driving sales and development to ensure accurate reporting and financial stability.
• Audit Compliance: Ensure full compliance with audit, accounting, and tax regulations while effectively managing relationships with auditors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Attend weekly build/sales meetings, monthly cost reviews, and quarterly investor board meetings. Partner with key stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Fundraising Strategy Development: Drive the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with partners and investors.
• System Improvements: Champion system enhancements and implementation, ensuring adherence to robust policies and procedures. Set up and oversee the organisation's finance IT systems.