Chief Financial Officer – located in either Northern Ireland / Ireland or UK Mainland –
c£Excellent salary plus benefits – Construction / Building Services Sector
We are retained to recruit for this exciting opportunity that has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Our client designs, develops and delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable building services solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
They also offer turnkey design, build and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and have experience of successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout the UK & Europe.
They are growing and need a leader who can steer the financial systems that support them. They’re searching for an experienced CFO to join their team of high-performing professionals and keep their finances positioned for continued success. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.
Role:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring they remain financially healthy, strategically positioned, and compliant with regulatory requirements, as we continue to scale their services throughout the UK & Europe.
Main Activities & Tasks:
- Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs.
- Coordinate development of annual operating and capital budgets, as well as reporting on the same throughout the year.
- Coordination of Financial Planning and Analysis to support and guide the company’s strategic decision making.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, including adherence to tax laws, accounting standards, and industry regulations throughout the UK & Europe.
- Work with senior managers to develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract compliance and reporting.
- Research and advise on revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyse internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
The role:
- Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, fluctuations in costs, project delays, debt insurance and compliance.
- Oversee HR operations by coordinating with the internal staff responsible for other aspects of HR.
- ·Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for the senior management team as required.
- Provide recommendations for continuous development in line with company requirements to the directors and members of the leadership team.
- Establishing and maintaining good relationships with external partners, stakeholders and investors.
- Implementing a new ERP system across the business
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience of leading a finance team of similar size and scale, preferably within the construction industry
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- Excellent financial forecasting skills,
- Good understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning
- Strong leadership and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to strategize and devise solutions
- Proficiency in various computer software, such as MS Word, MS Excel and other financial management software
