Job reference: AD7
Qualified Finance Manager
Birmingham, West Midlands
£55 – 60k per annum + additional benefits
Are you ready to lead and make a real impact? We’re looking for a dynamic, qualified Finance Manager to oversee all financial operations within our client’s organisation. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a talented finance team, ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, and drive continuous improvement in our financial processes. From managing reporting and reconciliations to streamlining operations, this position offers the perfect blend of leadership and hands-on contribution. Join us and help shape the financial future of our business!
• Inspire and lead: manage and guide the finance team with strong leadership, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Be the voice of finance: deliver insightful presentations on financial performance during monthly business reviews, empowering the leadership team with actionable recommendations.
• Create impactful reports: prepare clear, accurate financial statements that inform and inspire both internal and external stakeholders.
• Own the numbers: take charge of monthly management accounts, including prepayments, journals, and fixed assets, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Ensure financial integrity: implement robust revenue recognition practices and maintain strong balance sheet provisions.
• Drive transparency: analyse and report on performance against budget, offering meaningful explanations for variances to support better decision-making.
• Optimise cash flow: monitor and forecast cash flow, playing a vital role in effective group-wide cash management.
• Streamline payments: oversee supplier and subcontractor payment processes to ensure smooth, accurate transactions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams: support the preparation and submission of payment applications, ensuring accurate accounting and timely receipt of payments in line with contract dates.
• Ensure full compliance: manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax and VAT rules with precision and ensure seamless monthly reporting to HMRC.
• Champion financial systems: enhance and manage financial systems and tools like Xero for optimal performance.
• Cut costs and boost margins: Identify innovative strategies for cost reduction and improved profit margins.
• Support strategic growth: play a key role in financial analysis, acquisitions, and integration of strategic projects to drive the company’s vision forward.
• Collaborate and contribute: work closely with the wider group, providing support and insight to achieve collective success.
Skills
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Technically excellent with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Revenue Recognition accounting, particularly in relation to long term contracts
• Multi business experience
• Experience of Xero
• Experience of the construction industry or related businesses
• Confident in producing and presenting financial performance at meetings on a monthly basis
Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
If you feel that you may be the right person for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV and we will contact you to discuss in further detail.
All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates