Job Description

You will take both operational and strategic responsibility for the success of the contract, from a financial perspective. You will sit on the senior leadership team and be tasked with implementing robust financial controls and driving change when needed.

What will this role involve?

• Managing production of monthly financial results, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and providing insightful analysis on variances;
• Working with CVL senior management (both internal and external stakeholders) to optimize performance;
• Managing production of budgets and forecasts;
• Supporting internal and external audit processes;
• Managing the reporting requirements of the client, providing support where necessary to Welsh Government;
• Delivery of the new business essentials model across the team, ensuring a joined-up approach between Finance, Commercial and Operations;
• Implementing best practice processes and exploiting the use of SAP for internal and external reporting.

In return:

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• CIMA / ACCA qualified accountant;
• Broad post qualification experience in a similar role;
• Commercially focused with ability to deliver improvements in an operational environment;
• Prior experience in the rail/construction industry would be helpful, and/or experience of working on central/local government contracts in the highways, water or power sectors; 
• Ability to achieve tight deadlines with a high degree of quality and understanding;
• Excellent working knowledge of all SAP finance processes;
• Strong Excel skills;
• High level of experience of month end close procedures;
• High customer service focus to manage upwards to very senior levels
• Strong oral and written communications skills