Head of Finance

As a market leader within the Asset Management sector, this high-growth long term developer, investor and operator of public sector infrastructure assets supports a broad range of projects encompassing Property, Renewable Energy, Construction, Infrastructure and Waste Recycling. Continued and successful expansion through winning bids, financial close and new projects has created an opportunity for a qualified accountant to undertake a 18-month assignment for a Head of Finance role within the Projects Finance team. Responsible for providing effective finance business partnering and delivering key financial information on a portfolio of PFI & Renewable Energy projects, your brief includes:

•Day to day management, development & training of finance team of 11 staff
•Ensuring compliance with contractual documentations & agreed programmes & procedures
•Reviewing management accounts, monthly audit files, VAT returns & CIS returns
•Guiding the team on key monthly accounting processes
•Management of statutory audit process
•Preparation & review of statutory accounts
•Preparation of management accounts for a small project portfolio
•Reviewing draft tax & management of relationship with tax advisers
•Acting as a technical expert to key stakeholders & advising on key topics

As a qualified accountant with strong technical and statutory accounting skills, hands on staff management and evidence of supporting stakeholders, you will demonstrate experience of working within a compliance-focused business environment and the ability to identify potential issues in complex legislation or policy. The role demands excellent financial analysis, interpersonal and Excel skills. Immediate start available.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include Accounting & Finance; HR – Human Resources & Personnel; IT – Information Technology; Pfi/PPP & FM; Procurement & Purchasing; Project Management & PMO; Sales & Marketing.