The successful candidate will be instrumental in their growth plan; therefore, they are looking for someone who goes beyond the expected and has a desire to be part of that growth. The responsibilities of the role will include:

Financial Control

• Day to day management of the accounting operations
• Creation, coordination, maintenance and preparation of budgets and detailed complex financial forecast models
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Responsibility for monitoring compliance with the economic components of the Regulatory Standards of the Regulator of Social Housing
• Maintaining accounting software with accurate records and transactions
• Ensure strong corporate governance practices, complying with all accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Supporting the month-end, quarterly and year-end financial close
• Maintaining and reconciling ledgers and bank accounts
• Tracking payments made / requested on all projects against budget and explanation of any variances.
• Manage day to day relationships with the company’s lenders and take responsibility for periodic covenant compliance and reporting packs
• Manage day to day relationship with Homes England and / or external consultants in relation to applications for and compliance with the requirements of grant awards

Financial Reporting

• Preparation of financial statements, periodic reports, and analysis on a scheduled or unprompted basis
• Coordinating the year-end audit liaising with external accountants and auditors as required, preparation of audit schedules, data, financial statements and information
• Provide financial and accounting information as required by the company’s shareholders and external agencies
• Prepare VAT returns (subject to VAT registration)
• Supporting advisors to prepare Corporation Tax computations

Team Management

• To start with the role will be a sole contributor position, but over time will build a best in class finance team

• Providing necessary training, guidance and leadership as the finance team grows
• Mentor and provide coaching to the team

Financial Management

• Analyse and interpret financial information to assist management in running the business

• Preparation of financial and other key performance indicators for internal and external reporting

Treasury Management

• Responsibility for the management of all funds, including day to day cash management and cash forecasting
• Key team player in the raising of any debt finance and covenant reporting

Corporate Finance

• Corporate Finance support including preparation of financial projections, finance proposals for senior debt fundraising, project appraisals, board packs and collation of supporting documentation
• Modelling for specific investment appraisals
• Corporate Finance support including preparation of financial projections, finance proposals for senior debt fundraising, project appraisals, board packs and collation of supporting documentation

Financial Systems

• Affinity for data and systems. Ability to evaluate the finance system and see if it is fit for purpose.
• Responsible for upgrades and working closely with IT, to ensure better and quicker MI is produced to enable strong business decisions to be made