Job Description

This position requires close interaction with the local board of Directors and reports directly to the Divisional Finance Director. The key responsibilities in this role will include providing timely management information to the business Managing Director and Divisional Finance Director, as well as providing leadership to the finance team, ensuring all team members contribute to their full potential. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a strategic and commercial understanding of the business and its environment, to contribute effectively in business development decisions. A thorough approach, with an eye for detail, he/she will need to guarantee that effective controls are in place and working, combined with ensuring the integrity of the financial ledgers.

That you will have a proven ability to work to tight deadlines and able to priorities their work in accordance with the demands of the businesses internal reporting requirements, as well as manage their finance team. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are required as well as being fully conversant with Microsoft Office, particularly excel.

It is essential that you are a qualified accountant possessing either ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualifications with sufficient proven experience leading a small but effective Finance team and can demonstrate currency in management appraisal and financial evaluation in a commercial environment. Construction industry experience would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. We will consider newly qualified accountants.

A competitive salary and benefits package including a company car or car allowance, pension, life insurance, healthcare and a bonus scheme. Above all an honest, driven approach which offers broad experience and the chance to work with some great people!

Persimmon offer flexible working arrangements with the agreement of the Head of Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities