Job Description

You will be a key member of the management team supporting two Facilities Management PFI contracts. You will deliver financial support (commercial and operational) to drive informed business decision making. Key responsibilities include accurate financial reporting, preparation and reporting of monthly accounts for 2 Contracts, Balance sheet reconciliations assisting with the resolution of commercial issues, driving cost reduction, continuous improvement of process and controls, preparing accounting papers, leading engagement with external auditors and ad-hoc projects as they arise. Month end accounting as well as full P&L and balance sheet responsibility. You will be the key finance contact for both contracts

You must be able to apply your analytical skills beyond the traditional functions of finance and bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial and operational issues, effectively bringing these to life for senior management teams. The ability to listen, interpret, influence and challenge are all vital to the role.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Accurate and timely reporting of all financial information, ensuring the accounts are produced accurately in line with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Month end accounts to include Posting of all journals, reconciliations of balance sheet
• Identify key performance metrics and provide analysis and insight to the management team.
• Drive cost reduction through analysis of financial and operational data and providing effective challenges to the operations team.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior managers and their teams.
• Continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
• Leading the analysis of monthly figures and presenting to FM leadership.
• Preparation of quarterly accounting papers and financial models.
• Key point of contact for external and internal auditors.
• Identify delivery risks and opportunities, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout.
• Ensure monthly billing is accurate and completed promptly to enable timely cash collection.
• Budget and forecast ownership on a monthly, quarterly, annual and rolling basis.
• Upload of all financial data into SAP.

Benefits available:

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• Subsidized healthcare plan
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme Scheme (Confidential Counselling Services, 24/7 support specializing in health and medical topics )
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers
• Progression, training and development opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant
• 2+ years post qualification experience
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of IFRS
• Long term contract accounting experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to win the respect and trust of colleagues and customers
• Good attention to detai