Ref: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: Negotiable
COMPANY INFO:
CField Construction is a privately owned Building & Civil Engineering contractor that provides construction services to both private and public partners across a wide range of sectors in the UK and Ireland.
The company has a group turnover of over £200M with offices in both the UK and Ireland including London, Edinburgh, Cork and Limerick. Our vision is to be the contractor of choice with a reputation for delivering the highest quality projects and an unparalleled service. CField employs the best people, invests heavily in training and development, and ensures that the highest standards of quality, health & safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation. This is evidenced by the fact that CField was one of the first companies in Ireland to achieve ISO 45001 certification.
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Due to continuing expansion, CField is seeking a motivated, qualified / experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial management of the business. The role also offers the opportunity for the successful candidate will to work closely with senior management to ensure the requirements of a growing business are met and optimised.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Managing Director UK / Finance Director, the successful candidate will lead the finance team whilst overseeing the financial health of the company. The role involves managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and compliance while ensuring efficient financial operations. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Prepare monthly management accounts, VAT returns, budgets, cashflows, cash utilisation reports, project costs, fixed asset register, retention workbooks, WIP calculations for monthly management meeting.
• Prepare and file monthly VAT returns under Domestic Reverse Charge rules and monthly Construction Industry Scheme and PAYE filings in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Manage the company bank accounts and inter company balances whilst monitoring FX rates.
• Manage the Purchase to Pay system to ensure we are fraud aware.
• Perform financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, monitor costs, and investigate variances.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows
• Coordinate daily workflow, including detailed account analysis and general ledger reconciliations
• Collaborate with external auditors for year-end reviews and statutory audits
• Contribute to policy development, ensuring compliance with internal controls and UK finance regulations
• Enhance processes and provide technical expertise and guidance to the Finance team
• Ensure all financial reporting and taxation compliance requirements are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Collaborate with senior leadership team to support business growth
• Coordinate and deliver annual external audit, acting as liaison and building strong relationship with the auditors
• Ensure appropriate policies, processes and procedures are in place and compliant with accounting standards
• Manage, mentor and develop the Finance team providing training and guidance
• Organise and manage team workload, ensuring adequate resources and high-standard performance
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• It would be advantageous if the applicant had UK and Irish construction experience.
• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience working in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Experience operating the Construction industry Scheme for both contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience operating UK payroll.
• Strong knowledge of UK Domestic Reverse Charge VAT Mechanism for companies within the Construction industry Scheme and has operated VAT accounting through Making Tax Digital (introduced 2022).
• Experience managing a fixed assets register, capitalising assets and claiming capital allowance annually.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards & financial principles, processes and practices.
• Experience operating within a group structure managing intercompany balances and bank accounts/cash utilisation.
• Experience preparing monthly management meeting packs for directors including management accounts/cashflows/budgets/intercompany balances/job costs.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with a wide range of people
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Proactive and driven to continuously improve systems and processes
• Exceptional time management
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent IT & Microsoft Office skills
• Enthusiastic and driven to succeed
COMPANY BENEFITS:
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Professional membership fees
• Employee referral incentive
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Company sponsored events & social activities
This job description is intended to cover the minimum duties and responsibilities required for this position. The job description is subject to review and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time in line with operational needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation. Immediate start available and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
CField Construction is an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises its responsibility to provide fair treatment and equality of opportunity to both employees and prospective employees, in access to employment, conditions of employment, training and development, promotion, and in other employment decisions without discrimination. The Company will not tolerate any form of discrimination, direct or indirect, and recognises the benefits of a diverse community of employees.
If you are interested in this role and match the requirements outlined above, please send your CV &Cover letter to hr@cfield.co.uk
Please send CV to hr@cfield.ie