Job Description

We are seeking a Finance Controller to fulfil a key executive role, in the financial management and strategy of the Government and Transport Sector. In this role, you will provide business partnering support at a senior level, which will ultimately
deliver positive performance management and evaluate opportunities tom improve processes and reporting.
The working pattern for this position is Hybrid Variable, ideally the successful applicant would be based within a commutable location to our London or Hemel office, but we can be flexible for the right candidate.
What you will be doing:

• Work in close relationship with the Sector Managing Director as a key business advisor, using financial analysis and data to help shape and drive business performance
• Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of the business, including bid activity, capital expenditure, investment, divestment, reorganisation, integration, cost management, and contract performance improvement
• Contribute to the development of the Finance functions strategy and be a key contributor to it’s transformation programme
• Ensure adherence to the monthly Close Process with respect to timeliness, policies, and procedures
• Ensure timely, accurate sector-level budgeting, reporting, and forecasting, is produced in line with the published calendar, and aligns with relevant policies and measurement rules
• Ensure that contract/project set-up and transaction recording is in accordance with relevant accounting policies, group measurement rules, and that corporate procedures are followed
• Strong finance leadership & engagement in the bid process, in both a control and advisory capacity
• Actively monitor all aspects of risk, and ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Working with the Business to mitigate risk where appropriate
• Actively lead on adherence to Internal Control Processes. Implement plans to improve controls and address gaps identified
• Actively report on business performance.
• Ensure follow-up of issues, with relevant managers, functions, specialists
• Ensure strong forecasting process in place, engagement with the Business to support decision making in achievement of Sector Targets
• Provide finance leadership in the controlling of contract/project performance to drive optimal results.
• Provide support, in conjunction with other functions such as Operations and Legal, on problem contracts.
• Ensure correct accounting treatment
• Actively manage the balance sheet, with a strong day-to-day focus on managing trade working capital, especially unbilled revenue, outstanding receivables and other relevant accounts

Salary: Up to £120k depending on experience
Benefits: Level 5 – 20% Bonus £7,800 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (family), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Recognized professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of ERP systems, accounting policies, measurement rules, and business controls
• Understanding of key financial levers and their impact on business performance
• Experience of contract/project financial management, including related accounting policies
• Ability to give leadership to (and advise/influence) both finance and non-finance communities
• Ability to balance ‘advisory’ role, with that of ‘governance and control’
• Ability to communicate sophisticated financial issues to non-finance management/communities
• Comfortable operating in a matrix & offshore service environment
• Experience and understanding of IT Services and BPO markets