Culture Recruitment Looking for Divisional Financial Controller at Hertfordshire Full Time

Job Title: Divisional Financial Controller

Location: Hertford

Basic salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum + Benefits

Type: Permanent

The Divisional Financial Controller will be responsible for Finance and Payroll Team and will report to the Divisional Manager and be responsible for the accurate monitoring and reporting of all financial results for the Hertfordshire Division.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting an exciting senior management team, working to deliver improvements and efficiencies with a strong commercial focus.
This is in addition to supervising and mentoring all Divisional finance and payroll staff. Team size to manage 6.

Purpose of the role and your responsibilities;

* Produce timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, presenting results alongside commentary and analysis at the monthly management meeting
* Maintain tight financial controls, with a focus on ensuring cost capture is accurate
* Work closely with the Divisional, Commercial and Operations managers; providing advice, analysis and reporting which supports controls, decision making, efficiencies and growth
* Produce and present budgets and re forecasts throughout the year and monitor actual results alongside these
* Be responsible for all day-to-day financial aspects of the Division while managing, developing, and mentoring the local finance and payroll functions
* Be proactive in introducing new and innovative ways of working, taking advantage of the tools already available
* Support the Regional Financial Controller with the audit process and other tasks where necessary
* Monitor the debtor and creditor days, making improvements where possible
* Assist with the management of cash flow
* Maintain strong relationships with the Group’s central finance function
* Be responsible for all aspects of the Division’s Balance Sheet
* Ensure Group Management Rules are adhered to.

Experience required;

* Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
* Construction or Highways Industry experience would be advantageous
* Previous experience in similar role
* SAP experience desirable
* Effective communication skills at all levels of the organisation
* Excellent attention to detail
* Very strong Microsoft Excel knowledge

We look forward to receiving your application and will consider candidates from similar backgrounds who have the required technical experience such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Divisional Controller, etc