Accomplished finance professional with a strong business partnering background, skilled in enhancing commercial performance and efficiency through the evaluation of financial systems and the implementation of operational process improvements. Demonstrates a natural ability to drive change and simplify complex processes to enhance financial reporting and operational effectiveness. Possesses a motivational leadership style and has a proven track record of collaborating successfully with senior stakeholders and operational teams. This individual brings significant experience primarily within the construction industry.
Key Experience Includes:
- Overseeing FP&A reporting and commercial finance business partnering for a construction region with revenues of £120 million on a multinational scale.
- Reducing employee turnover through effective recruitment and providing financial and commercial training to non-financial professionals.
- Developing timely analysis and commentary on forecasts and variances, resulting in strong engagement from the business units.
- Implementing reporting models based on employee compensation, promotions, and bonuses.
- Generating cash flow reports throughout project lifecycles in collaboration with surveyors, project managers, and project accountants.
- Leading critical reviews and analyses of historical forecasted performance to inform future business planning.
- Producing comprehensive reporting packs that include Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and critical commentary while ensuring robust internal controls, compliance, and governance.
- Experienced in reporting and operating within fixed fee and time-and-materials costing models.
- Creating an 18-month rolling forecast, consolidating and reviewing submissions, and identifying material discrepancies for corrective action.
- Facilitated the review and implementation of pricing proposals.
- Managing reporting on over 100 projects, successfully increasing revenue by £12 million through margin, profit, and WIP analysis.
Qualifications: ACMA – CIMA
Notice period: 3 months
Candidate ref: 80958
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Julie Mott – 01252 718777