Purpose Job Description Provide Financial leadership & support to the Contract Account Directors & wider team to drive sustainable and profitable performance of the business sector / contract. Strive for constant improvement to raise standards in key decisions areas, taking a forward-looking and commercial view supported by a strong technical toolkit and the ability to breakdown and articulate different options and influence decisions. Accountability Accountable for ensuring management information is on time, accurate and understandable. Accountable for accounts system and reporting maintenance and development. Specific Responsibilities Working with the FD in provision of divisional management information in line with Group and pillar MD requirements (month-end reporting packs). Bi-weekly cashflow forecasts Key bridge between Finance and Commercial Teams: Assist project team QS in production & review of monthly CVR’s Processing monthly contract accounting Project credit control Review of CVR’s, attendance at monthly reviews Labour allocations, staff utilisation Ensuring costing accuracy Ensuring the correct IT set-up of new projects and employees Budgeting and re-forecasting Balance Sheet reconciliations. Key involvement in introduction of new ERP / IT systems Ensure implementation of new ways of working are successful and effective Assist with ensuring full VAT, CIS, PAYE compliance on ULSR contracts. Escalate issues if required. Other duties as maybe directed by the pillar management team or Group Finance. Whilst this role will be predominantly project focussed, the finance team operates in an open and inclusive manner, tasks are shared to ensure cover for absence and processes are reviewed and improved as a team. Qualifications Essential: Experience in commercial / project accounting and management reporting. Ability to analyse and interpret data & management information and transform into actionable insight Ability to facilitate, challenge and influence cross functional stakeholders, on areas of cost control, target setting, and performance improvement. Ability to work as part of a team, but also confident to operate in a sole capacity. Experience of change management – introduction of new systems and processes. Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Accurate and numerate and highly computer literate including Advanced Excel Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience operating variants of Microsoft Dynamics NAV platforms (current system E-Vision). Knowledge of JET reporting Experience working within construction or similar large outsourced service industries Additional Information Benefits Bike to work scheme Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance Wellness programmes Choice of 1 days per week WFH / Additional leave allowance Additional Information Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets This job is a full-time permanent role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday from our Swanley office (WFH available) Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry