Coventry
Deadline
11 April 2025
Keller are looking for an experienced Industry-based Finance Manager to join us on a 6-month contract to support on a joint venture.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide timely and accurate production of BKJV financial information in order to promote the success of the joint venture; meeting contractual, statutory and joint venture partner reporting requirements; and to lead the BKJV accounts team in the timely processing and payment of supplier invoices.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Take a leading role in maintaining and improving controls in order to achieve a strong control environment.
- Continuously seek ways of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes.
- Work with management and operations to provide them with the information they need to promote the success of the business.
- Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, meeting JV partner reporting requirements.
- Preparation and maintenance of financial accounting records including control accounts.
- Work with the accounts and commercial teams to deliver accurate weekly and monthly management reporting.
- Ensure compliance with current VAT/CIS legislation, including the timely preparation and submission of monthly returns.
- Other ad-hoc work in connection with financial processes, financial reporting or internal controls as required.
- Assist as required with external audits.
- Supervision, development, recruitment and motivation of the BKJV accounts team, including annual and periodic performance development reviews for direct reports.
- Work to actively promote “The Keller Way”.
- Comply with, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in accordance with Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE) principles.
Experience/Skills/Qualifications/Personal Attributes:
Minimum
- 5+ years of experience in an industry-based similar finance manager role.
- IT literate, Excel, Word etc.
- Experience in the construction or equivalent industry.
Desirable
- Experience in the use of EVision / Microsoft NAV.
- Qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent).
Personal Attributes
- Good interpersonal skills with all levels of management and an enthusiasm to follow through key responsibilities of the role. Dedicated to the personal development and motivation of department staff.
- Ability to handle a varied and demanding workload, to plan, organise and prioritise in order to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
- Flexible in approach to meet the needs of the joint venture and joint venture partners.
- Attention to detail.
- Keen to suggest improvements and new ideas and actively see them through.