Financial Controller

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations for the Group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, including the preparation of monthly variance analysis to support key business insights.
• Supervise the finance team to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to revenue recognition, accounts payable, payroll, cash disbursements, receipts, inventory management, and project cost accounting.
• Manage the revenue recognition process for key contracts, ensuring proper recognition of project revenues and margins in alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and submit cash flow forecasting reports on a weekly basis, in collaboration with the Divisional Controller.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts as requested by senior leadership, including supporting the consolidation process for the business units.
• Provide assistance with the monthly financial reporting consolidation process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of the financial pack.
• Oversee profitability and financial analysis efforts, contributing to data-driven decision-making at the senior management level.
• Support both internal and external audit programs, ensuring compliance with audit requests and timelines.
• Collaborate on the development and documentation of business processes to reinforce internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Assist senior leadership with key performance indicator (KPI) reporting, providing valuable insights for business unit performance monitoring.
• Provide financial and commercial support for strategic initiatives, including tender assessments, financial modelling, and working capital considerations for future projects.
• Perform regular analysis of cost structures to optimise labour and overhead rates, ensuring cost recovery targets are met.
• Monitor key financial success drivers, aligning business unit goals and individual objectives to achieve organisational targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements that enhance operational controls, cost efficiency, and overall customer service delivery.
• Lead initiatives to optimise working capital management, including supplier payment strategies and debt collection processes.
• Assist with group-level negotiations, focusing on key supply chain discussions and supplier management for the broader Group.