Finance Manager

MERJE is excited to present an exceptional opportunity for an Interim Finance Manager in the Construction / Property sector. This role offers a chance to contribute to a leading company's financial strategy and growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for the property industry. The Company This company is a prominent player in the Construction/ Residential development sector, known for its innovative approach to property solutions and offering large accommodation-based schemes covering Housing / Student / Residential sectors The Role As a Finance Manager, you will report to the Finance Director and play a crucial role in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Production of Management Accounts Monitoring and maintaining accurate forecast for P&L and Cash Flow by working closely with the MD Providing Financial analysis for funding negotiations and assist with the production of the monthly funding drawdowns Supporting the production of statutory Accounts and be the main contact for the Auditors Ensuring all Ledgers are up to date and reconciled every month Developing and monitoring finance processes and systems to ensure they support the future needs of the business Offer line management to an Accounts Assistant and offer coaching and mentoring Required knowledge and experience for the Finance Manager role: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or nearly qualified Experience of working in a growing SME environment, within the Property / Construction sector Experience in management accounting and finance business partnering within the property / construction sector Possess a good balance of both technical and Management accounting experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in financial software and Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and being comfortable with presenting to senior stakeholders This role is initially offered as a 6 Month contract however there is a strong potential to become permanent thereafter. _________________________________ Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website